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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Seattle by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBA - SEA
    5h 31m
    $92–468

  2. Bus

    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 Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 25m
    $146–327

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    31h 30m
    $190–950

  4. Drive 1,109.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Seattlecar car 1,109.2 mi
    19h 21m
    $203–293

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    8h 28m
    $120–497

Santa Barbara to Seattle by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration25h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Station via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 25h 25m.

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