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

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

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  1. Fly to Bishop International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeSBA - FNT
    9h 6m
    $170–692

  2. Fly to Detroit, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Detroit (DTW)planeSBA - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
    11h 30m
    $156–626

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
    2d 5h
    $263–1,227

  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 Chicagobus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Flintbus
    2d 9h
    $229–541

  5. Drive 2,334.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Flintcar2,334.7 mi
    37h 6m
    $427–616

Santa Barbara to Flint by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Flint Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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