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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Kentucky is to bus which costs $190 - $450 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Kentucky is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs $190 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Kentucky?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Louisville, KY via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Evansville, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Kentucky?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Kentucky is 1933 miles. The road distance is 2151.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $190 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Santa Barbara to Kentucky, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Kentucky bus from?

Santa Barbara to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Kentucky?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Kentucky is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $450 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Kentucky bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Kentucky?

Kentucky is 3h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 6:34 AM in Santa Barbara and 9:34 AM in Kentucky.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Kentucky?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Kentucky is 2152 miles. It takes approximately 34h 39m to drive from Santa Barbara to Kentucky.

Where can I stay near Kentucky?

There are 603+ hotels available in Kentucky.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Kentucky 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 Louisville International Airport
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane SBA - SDF
8h 48m
$192–905
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Blue Grass Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane SBA - LEX
10h 45m
$142–654
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 Evansville Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
2d 3h
$199–446
Train, bus via Chicago (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
2d 8h
$276–565
Drive 2,139 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Louisvillecar 2,139 mi
34h 39m
$391–564
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Covington
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Covington (CVG)plane SBA - CVG
9h
$262–1,204
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Covington
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane LAX - CVG
9h 29m
$236–1,019
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
2d 19h
$285–608

Santa Barbara to Kentucky by bus

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2d 3hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,921.4 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Louisville, KY via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Evansville, IN in around 2d 3h.

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