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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Denver is to bus which costs $130 - $300 and takes 26h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Denver?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Denver Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Denver?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Denver. 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 Denver?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Denver is 952 miles. The road distance is 1093.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 26h and costs $130 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Santa Barbara to Denver, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Denver?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 26h, you could also train, which costs $170 - $950 and takes 43h 12m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Denver bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Denver?

Denver is 1h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 7:12 AM in Santa Barbara and 8:12 AM in Denver.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Denver train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Denver?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Denver?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Denver.

Santa Barbara to Denver - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Denver 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
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1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Denver (DEN)plane SBA - DEN
4h 59m
$120–612
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
$132–298
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
7h 43m
$354–932
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 10m
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 Denver by bus

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26hAverage Duration

$132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 946.4 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Denver, CO, 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 Denver Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 26h.

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