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

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SBA - MSP
    7h 23m
    $174–806

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SBA - RST
    10h 59m
    $122–592

  3. 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 Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    46h 20m
    $221–544

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2d 8h
    $283–822

  5. Drive 1,913.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Minneapoliscar car 1,913.4 mi
    31h 49m
    $350–505

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    8h 36m
    $287–977

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BUR - MSP
    10h 7m
    $173–805

  8. Train via Portland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2d 19h
    $345–1,803

Santa Barbara to Minnesota by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration46h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Minneapolis via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 46h 20m.

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