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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Libby by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)planeSBA - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Libby Stationtrain
    9h 46m
    $194–867

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Spokane International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)planeSBA - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Libby Stationtrain
    10h 45m
    $112–472

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus
    5. Take the train from Spokane to Libby Stationtrain
    37h 26m
    $226–499

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to PortlandtrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Libby StationtrainEmpire Builder
    39h 45m
    $191–492

  5. Drive 1,319 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Libbycar1,319 mi
    24h 29m
    $241–348

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)planeLAX - FCA
    3. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Libby Stationtrain
    9h 22m
    $172–726

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)planeLAX - GEG
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Libby Stationtrain
    11h 6m
    $121–431

Santa Barbara to Libby by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Libby, MT, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Libby Station via Portland in around 39h 45m.

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