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

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SBA - PHL
    9h 28m
    $190–802

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    10h 19m
    $174–528

  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 Philadelphiabus bus
    2d 18h
    $222–581

  4. Train via Washington (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 Rockville Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2d 20h
    $384–1,323

  5. Drive 2,759.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Philadelphiacar car 2,759.8 mi
    45h 24m
    $504–728

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BUR - PHL
    11h 54m
    $242–529

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    11h 34m
    $180–1,250

  8. 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 Allentownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Allentown to Philadelphiabus bus
    2d 20h
    $332–721

  9. 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 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3d 2h
    $333–874

Santa Barbara to Philadelphia by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Philadelphia via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 18h.

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