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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Detroit is to train and fly which costs $220 - $480 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Detroit is to fly which takes 9h 32m and costs $140 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Detroit, MI via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Detroit via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Detroit?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Detroit is 2076 miles. The road distance is 2362.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 2 days 5h and costs $260 - $1,800.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Santa Barbara to Detroit, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Detroit?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Detroit is to fly which takes 9h 32m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $500 and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Detroit bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Detroit?

Detroit is 3h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 2:59 PM in Santa Barbara and 5:59 PM in Detroit.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Detroit train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Detroit is 2363 miles. It takes approximately 37h 32m to drive from Santa Barbara to Detroit.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Detroit?

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Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 477+ hotels available in Detroit.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Detroit
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBA - DTW
9h 32m
$142–654
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
2d 5h
$269–1,722
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 Detroit, MIbus
2d 7h
$194–492
Drive 2,349.2 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Detroitcar 2,349.2 mi
37h 32m
$429–620
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAX - DTW
10h 13m
$166–443
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SBA - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
11h 55m
$154–687
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Detroit (DTW)plane BUR - DTW
12h
$221–471

Santa Barbara to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

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2d 5hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,064 mi
Duration: 9h 32m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Detroit via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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