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

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SBA - DTW
    8h 30m
    $162–704

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SBA - GRR
    9h 53m
    $104–456

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    2d 6h
    $1,407–2,227

  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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus bus
    2d 7h
    $437–713

  5. Drive  2,349.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Detroitcar car 2,349.2 mi
    37h 31m
    $416–600

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SBA - LAN
    9h 4m
    $112–464

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    10h 11m
    $266–652

  8. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    12h 2m
    $176–500

Santa Barbara to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,057.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Campus Martius - Southbound via Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 6h.

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