Rome2Rio

How to get fromSanta Barbara to Maldivesby plane, train or bus

Find Transport to Maldives

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Maldives by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Velana International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SBA - MLE
    34h 14m
    $752–2,403

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane LAX - MLE
    29h 58m
    $485–1,070

  3. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane BUR - MLE
    35h 47m
    $733–2,200

  4. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane BFL - MLE
    38h 35m

  5. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SFO - MLE
    34h 46m
    $589–1,757

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Kulhudhuffushi Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane plane LAX - HDK
    34h 19m
    $894–2,819

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fuvahmulah Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM)plane plane LAX - FVM
    37h 24m
    $794–2,019

  8. Train to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain train
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SBP - MLE
    36h 15m
    $685–1,760

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration34h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$779Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Velana International Airport (MLE) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Maldives

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Santa Barbara

Trips to Maldives

Popular routes