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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Duke Universityby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SBA - RDU
    10h 45m
    $182–806

  2. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BUR - RDU
    13h 18m
    $180–760

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus bus
    2d 12h
    $253–608

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Chapel Dr at Duke University Rdbus bus
    3d 1h
    $337–1,837

  5. Drive 2,553.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Duke Universitycar car 2,553.2 mi
    42h 18m
    $466–674

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    11h 30m
    $215–675

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    4. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 2h
    $444–2,520

Santa Barbara to Duke University by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Duke University via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 2d 12h.

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