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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Smithers by plane, 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 Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane SBA - YYD
    10h 40m
    $138–573

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain train
    4. Take the train from Jasper to Smitherstrain train
    3d 13h
    $1,026–2,169

  3. Drive 3,044.6 km

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Smitherscar car 3,044.6 km
    34h 34m
    $609–880

  4. 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 Smithers Airport (YYD)plane plane LAX - YYD
    11h 35m
    $245–883

Santa Barbara to Smithers by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration3d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,026Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,359.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Smithers, BC, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Smithers Airport (YYD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Smithers via Seattle, Vancouver, and Jasper in around 3d 13h.

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