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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Moline by plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SBA - MLI
    9h 6m
    $122–603

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Molinetaxi taxi
    45h 2m
    $730–1,494

  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 Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $344–781

  4. Drive 1,923 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Molinecar car 1,923 mi
    30h 31m
    $351–507

  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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LAX - MLI
    11h 54m
    $128–518

  6. 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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BUR - MLI
    11h 15m
    $131–562

Santa Barbara to Moline by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$344Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Moline Center Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 2d 2h.

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