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

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeSBA - CLE
    8h 30m
    $204–905

  2. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeBUR - CLE
    11h 5m
    $193–853

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
    2d 6h
    $298–1,769

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus
    5. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    2d 8h
    $234–573

  5. Drive 2,412.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Clevelandcar2,412.3 mi
    38h 23m
    $441–636

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeLAX - CLE
    9h 41m
    $197–586

Santa Barbara to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Cleveland Amtrak via Los Angeles and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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