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 which costs $60 - $160 and takes 9h 35m.

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 25m and costs $70 - $440.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs $60 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m 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 25m and costs $70 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 9h 35m.

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.

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 1h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 1:05 PM in Santa Barbara and 2:05 PM 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 37m 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 2716+ hotels available in Phoenix.

Santa Barbara to Phoenix - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi

There are 8 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)plane SBA - PHX
3h 25m
$70–432
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
9h 35m
$62–157
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain
3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Phoenixtaxi
13h 7m
$153–320
Drive 465.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Phoenixcar 465.6 mi
7h 37m
$85–123
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
6h 1m
$164–674
Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BFL - PHX
6h 13m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
10h 13m
$78–220
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 Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
10h 45m
$62–157

Santa Barbara to Phoenix by bus

4Weekly Buses

9h 35mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 465.5 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 9h 35m.

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