What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Colorado?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Colorado is to bus which costs $130 - $310 and takes 26h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Colorado?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Colorado is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $110 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Colorado?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Colfax Ave & Sherman St via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Union Station Gate B8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Colorado?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Denver via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 12m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Colorado?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Colorado is 958 miles. The road distance is 1093.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Colorado without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Colorado without a car is to bus which takes 26h 20m and costs $130 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Colorado?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Santa Barbara to Colorado, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Colorado bus from?

Santa Barbara to Colorado bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Colorado train from?

Santa Barbara to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Colorado?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Colorado is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $310 and takes 26h 20m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $950 and takes 43h 12m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Colorado bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Colorado bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Colorado?

Colorado is 1h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 1:03 PM in Santa Barbara and 2:03 PM in Colorado.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Colorado train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Colorado?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Colorado is 1094 miles. It takes approximately 17h 29m to drive from Santa Barbara to Colorado.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Colorado?

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Where can I stay near Colorado?

There are 1270+ hotels available in Colorado.

Santa Barbara to Colorado - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Colorado by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Denver (DEN)plane SBA - DEN
5h 34m
$116–608
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 Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
26h 20m
$135–301
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus
29h 55m
$188–448
Drive 1,087.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Denvercar 1,087.3 mi
17h 29m
$199–287
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 Denver (DEN)plane LAX - DEN
8h 18m
$350–928
Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Denver (DEN)plane BFL - DEN
8h 45m
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Denver (DEN)plane BUR - DEN
8h 19m
$130–606
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Denvertrain California Zephyr
43h 12m
$179–919

Santa Barbara to Colorado by bus

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26h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 952 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Denver (DEN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Colfax Ave & Sherman St via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B8 in around 26h 20m.

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