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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Research Triangle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeSBA - RDU
    8h 20m
    $180–752

  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeLAX - RDU
    8h 11m
    $169–551

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain
    3d 1h
    $398–921

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphiabus
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Durhambus
    3d 7h
    $334–684

  5. Drive 2,567.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Research Trianglecar2,567.7 mi
    42h 24m
    $469–677

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeBUR - RDU
    11h 9m
    $169–690

  7. Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeLGB - RDU
    11h 31m
    $195–807

Santa Barbara to Research Triangle by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration3d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Research Triangle via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Cary in around 3d 1h.

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