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

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Memphis by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane SBA - MEM
    9h 25m
    $222–1,003

  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 Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    45h 22m
    $324–632

  3. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $640–1,429

  4. Drive 1,851.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Memphiscar car 1,851.9 mi
    29h 33m
    $338–489

  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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane LAX - MEM
    10h 5m
    $267–1,027

  6. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane BFL - MEM
    12h 12m
    $295–1,056

  7. 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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane BUR - MEM
    11h 25m
    $281–1,261

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane LGB - MEM
    13h 14m
    $246–1,020

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $665–1,554

  10. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $715–1,659

Santa Barbara to Memphis by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration45h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Memphis (MEM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Los Angeles Union Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 45h 22m.

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