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

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SBA - CMH
    8h 57m
    $152–655

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 7h
    $1,270–2,007

  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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 7h
    $420–642

  4. Drive  2,296.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Columbuscar car 2,296.2 mi
    37h 22m
    $419–606

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Covington

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SBA - CVG
    9h 4m
    $184–807

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    10h 1m
    $217–493

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAX - CMH
    10h 17m
    $226–553

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LAX - CVG
    10h 12m
    $267–755

Santa Barbara to Ohio by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,077.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Columbus via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 7h.

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