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

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Dallas by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane SBA - DFW
    6h 26m
    $104–495

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    33h 55m
    $130–387

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    42h 43m
    $177–437

  4. Drive 1,500.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Dallascar car 1,500.8 mi
    24h 12m
    $274–396

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Dallas

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane LAX - DAL
    8h 2m
    $125–507

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Dallas

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane BUR - DAL
    8h 2m
    $120–532

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane LAX - DFW
    8h 53m
    $112–524

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Dallas

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane LGB - DAL
    9h 42m
    $145–599

  9. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane BUR - DFW
    9h 8m
    $152–449

Santa Barbara to Dallas by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration33h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Dallas, TX, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 33h 55m.

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