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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Bostonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Boston by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane SBA - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    12h 32m
    $110–438

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2d 22h
    $1,807–2,887

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus
    3d 2h
    $555–862

  4. Drive  3,049.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Bostoncar car 3,049.9 mi
    2d 1h
    $557–804

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    15h 9m
    $378–919

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    15h 10m
    $396–979

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    3d 1h
    $1,395–2,212

Santa Barbara to Boston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,807Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,707 mi
  • Duration: 12h 32m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Boston via Los Angeles and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 22h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Boston via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 3d 2h.

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