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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Flint by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), 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)plane plane SBA - FNT
    8h 43m
    $140–502

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 5h
    $1,397–2,207

  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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 8h

  4. Drive  2,334.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Flintcar car 2,334.7 mi
    37h 20m
    $427–616

  5. Fly to Mbs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane SBA - MBS
    2. Take the bus from Bay City to Flintbus bus
    11h 22m
    $144–516

  6. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SBA - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    11h 43m
    $164–671

Santa Barbara to Flint by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,031 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) twice daily. 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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