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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Philmont Scout Ranchby plane, shuttle, taxi, train, car or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Philmont Scout Ranch by plane, shuttle, taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane SBA - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    10h 8m
    $246–612

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Angel Fire Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Angel Fire Airport (AXX)plane plane LAX - AXX
    3. Take the taxi from Angel Fire Airport (AXX) to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    19h
    $124–310

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    25h 47m
    $270–628

  4. Bus, taxi

    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 Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque to Santa Febus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue to Taos County Administration Buildingbus bus 305
    5. Take the taxi from Taos County Administration Building to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    28h 11m
    $265–423

  5. Drive 1,031.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car 1,031.4 mi
    18h 9m
    $189–272

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - SAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    10h 46m
    $255–565

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    11h 28m
    $590–905

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BUR - ABQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    11h 11m
    $305–752

  9. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Taos Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Taos Regional Airport (TSM)plane plane SBA - TSM
    2. Take the taxi from Taos Regional Airport (TSM) to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    9h 5m
    $210–622

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Philmont Scout Ranch, NM, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Philmont Scout Ranch. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), walk to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport, take the shuttle to Taos, NM, then take the taxi to Philmont Scout Ranch. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Philmont Scout Ranch via Los Angeles and Las Vegas Amtrak Station in around 25h 47m.

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