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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Sandpointby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Sandpoint by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Spokane International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SBA - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    9h 15m
    $222–1,147

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SBA - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    11h 21m
    $176–627

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    35h 25m
    $205–375

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Sandpoint Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    37h 54m
    $427–930

  5. Drive 1,236 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Sandpointcar car 1,236 mi
    22h 43m
    $226–326

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane LAX - GEG
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    10h 31m
    $208–920

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane BUR - GEG
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    11h 43m
    $232–1,055

  8. Train via Seattle (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Sandpoint Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    41h 55m
    $467–1,008

Santa Barbara to Sandpoint by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration35h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Sandpoint, ID, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Sandpoint Station via Portland in around 37h 54m.

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