What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Iowa is to bus which costs $200 - $460 and takes 40h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $230 - $1,100.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Iowa is 1409 miles. The road distance is 1764.2 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 40h 10m and costs $200 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Santa Barbara to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $230 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $460 and takes 40h 10m.

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Iowa?

Iowa is 2h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 6:06 AM in Santa Barbara and 8:06 AM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Iowa is 1764 miles. It takes approximately 27h 40m to drive from Santa Barbara to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 245+ hotels available in Iowa.

Santa Barbara to Iowa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Omaha
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Omaha (OMA)plane SBA - OMA
6h 35m
$236–1,032
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
cheapest
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane SBA - SUX
10h 8m
$122–528
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 Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
40h 10m
$205–459
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
43h 51m
$209–1,509
Drive 1,754 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Des Moinescar 1,754 mi
27h 40m
$321–463
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Des Moines
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SBA - DSM
7h 19m
$248–1,123
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Omaha
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane LAX - OMA
8h 9m
$229–952
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAX - DSM
8h 20m
$231–993

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Omaha (OMA) flights

67Weekly Planes

6h 34mAverage Duration

$211Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Iowa.

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Distance: 1,401.3 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Des Moines via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 40h 10m.

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