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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Cincinnati by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SBA - CVG
    8h 47m
    $172–754

  2. 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 Cincinnatibus bus
    2d 5h
    $1,254–1,991

  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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2d 6h
    $373–646

  4. Drive  2,225.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Cincinnaticar car 2,225.3 mi
    36h 10m
    $407–587

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LAX - CVG
    9h 55m
    $266–652

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BUR - CVG
    11h 9m
    $234–932

Santa Barbara to Cincinnati by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,984.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Cincinnati via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati in around 2d 6h.

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