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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Elkhart by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to South Bend (SBN)planeSBA - SBN
    8h 39m
    $236–872

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSBA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 35m
    $128–542

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    2d 1h
    $235–651

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    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 Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus
    2d 6h
    $235–462

  5. Drive 2,172.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Elkhartcar2,172.6 mi
    34h 47m
    $397–573

Santa Barbara to Elkhart by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to South Bend (SBN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Transfer Center via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and South Street Station in around 2d 6h.

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