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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Key Westby plane, train, bus, ferry, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Key West by plane, train, bus, ferry, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane SBA - EYW
    12h 47m
    $232–965

  2. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane BUR - EYW
    11h 41m
    $221–873

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Fort Myersbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Key West, FLferry ferry
    2d 18h
    $844–1,481

  4. 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 Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus bus
    6. Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus bus
    3d 1h
    $511–1,050

  5. Drive 2,925.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Key Westcar car 2,925.3 mi
    2d
    $534–772

  6. 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 Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane LAX - EYW
    11h 46m
    $237–509

  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 Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane BFL - EYW
    12h 43m
    $296–1,075

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane SNA - EYW
    14h 46m
    $251–995

Santa Barbara to Key West by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$511Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Key West, FL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Key West International Airport (EYW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Miami Airport Station, Big Pine Key, and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 in around 3d 1h.

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