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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SBA - IND
    8h 30m
    $152–704

  2. 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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $157–398

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2d 3h
    $232–643

  4. Drive 2,121.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Indianapoliscar car 2,121.1 mi
    34h 26m
    $388–560

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    9h 35m
    $216–614

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BUR - IND
    9h 41m
    $224–755

  7. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BFL - IND
    11h 14m

Santa Barbara to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 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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