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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Kalispellby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Kalispell by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Glacier Park International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SBA - FCA
    6h 45m
    $100–387

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane SBA - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Kalispellcar car
    8h 50m
    $88–389

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    42h 5m
    $984–1,525

  4. Drive  1,387.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Kalispellcar car 1,387.2 mi
    21h 43m
    $230–331

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane LAX - FCA
    8h 8m
    $153–435

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane BUR - FCA
    9h 23m
    $148–493

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,019.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Kalispell via Portland and Whitefish Amtrak Station in around 42h 5m.

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