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

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane SBA - EAR
    8h 30m
    $130–507

  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 Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kearneybus bus
    33h 5m
    $182–379

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kearneybus bus
    37h 29m
    $255–459

  4. Drive 1,442.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Kearneycar car 1,442.2 mi
    22h 47m
    $264–381

  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 Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane LAX - EAR
    9h 30m
    $148–515

  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 Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane BUR - EAR
    9h 49m
    $146–547

  7. Bus via Lexington

    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 Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to Lexington, NEbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lexington to Kearneybus bus
    34h 15m
    $250–449

  8. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Holdregetrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Holdrege to Kearneytaxi taxi
    2d 1h
    $288–687

Santa Barbara to Kearney by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration33h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Kearney via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 33h 5m.

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