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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Couttsby bus, plane, car or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Coutts by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Lethbridge Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lethbridge Airport (YQL)planeLAX - YQL
    3. Drive from Lethbridge Airport (YQL) to Couttscar
    13h 55m
    $309–1,614

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Great Falls International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)planeSBA - GTF
    2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grassbus
    13h 37m
    $122–654

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Portlandtrain
    2. Take the train from Portland to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grassbus
    47h 44m
    $387–986

  4. Drive 2,309.6 km

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Couttscar2,309.6 km
    22h 8m
    $366–529

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Glacier Park International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)planeSBA - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grassbus
    13h 47m
    $283–1,182

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)planeLAX - FCA
    3. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grassbus
    13h 23m
    $262–1,015

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeLAX - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Int. Airport to Lethbridgebus
    4. Drive from Lethbridge to Couttscar
    13h 38m
    $215–905

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryvillebus
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Portlandtrain
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Spokane to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
    5. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grassbus
    2d 1h

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lethbridge Airport (YQL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Coutts, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Coutts. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, walk to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, take the bus to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Lethbridge Airport (YQL), then drive to Coutts. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Port of Sweet Grass via Portland, Shelby Amtrak Station, and Shelby Transit Center in around 47h 44m.

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