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

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Indiana by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Indianapolis

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Indianapolis (IND)planeSBA - IND
    8h 16m
    $152–704

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport 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 Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    8h 5m
    $110–476

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    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
    2d 1h
    $202–463

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2d 1h
    $323–2,619

  5. Drive 2,121.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Indianapoliscar2,121.1 mi
    34h 16m
    $388–560

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)planeLAX - IND
    9h 38m
    $206–615

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLAX - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    10h 16m
    $153–617

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    10h 34m
    $138–497

  9. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUR - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
    10h 22m
    $149–664

Santa Barbara to Indiana by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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