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

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane SBA - PVD
    11h 51m
    $142–609

  2. Train

    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 Bostontrain train
    4. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    2d 23h
    $303–2,058

  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 Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus bus
    3d 2h
    $241–653

  4. Drive 2,998.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Providencecar car 2,998.1 mi
    2d 2h
    $548–791

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SBA - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    10h 44m
    $214–1,511

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LAX - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    11h 25m
    $188–1,191

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane LAX - PVD
    11h 42m
    $386–979

  8. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Bradley International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane SBA - BDL
    2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Providencetrain train
    14h 10m
    $232–1,765

  9. 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 New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus bus
    3d 1h
    $316–1,103

Santa Barbara to Rhode Island by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Providence via Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, and Boston in around 2d 23h.

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