What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Phoenix is to bus via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station which costs $60 - $160 and takes 10h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Phoenix is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $70 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Phoenix?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Phoenix is 468 miles. The road distance is 468.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Phoenix without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 9h 11m and costs $60 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Santa Barbara to Phoenix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Phoenix bus from?

Santa Barbara to Phoenix bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Phoenix is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $70 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Phoenix bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Phoenix bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 1h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 5:43 AM in Santa Barbara and 6:43 AM in Phoenix.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Phoenix is 468 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Santa Barbara to Phoenix.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Phoenix?

Book your Santa Barbara to Phoenix bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 2747+ hotels available in Phoenix.

Santa Barbara to Phoenix - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)SBA - PHX
3h 18m
$70–412
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
9h 11m
$63–151
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtrak
3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Phoenix
13h 7m
$163–328
Drive 465.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Phoenix465.5 mi
7h 35m
$85–123
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)LAX - PHX
4h 59m
$149–525
Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)BFL - PHX
6h 12m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix
10h
$97–153
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
10h 13m
$78–208
Bus via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train StationFlixBus 2054
10h 15m
$63–151

Santa Barbara to Phoenix by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

9h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 465.5 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals and Los Angeles Union Station in around 9h 11m.

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