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

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Florida by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tampa

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SBA - TPA
    9h 27m
    $152–654

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Orlando

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SBA - MCO
    9h 30m
    $144–607

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2d 10h
    $367–1,541

  4. 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 Jacksonvillebus bus
    2d 11h
    $248–611

  5. Drive 2,470.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Jacksonvillecar car 2,470.2 mi
    40h 1m
    $451–652

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tampa

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    9h 54m
    $166–523

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane LAX - MIA
    9h 53m
    $144–611

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane LAX - FLL
    10h 5m
    $146–494

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Orlando

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LAX - MCO
    10h 35m
    $148–516

  10. 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 Jacksonvilletrain train
    3d 11h
    $414–2,110

Santa Barbara to Florida by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Newnan St + Ashley St via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 2d 11h.

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