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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Spokane by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)planeSBA - GEG
    7h 14m
    $88–427

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
    4. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
    5. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
    30h 30m
    $189–412

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to PortlandtrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to SpokanetrainEmpire Builder
    35h 51m
    $239–1,090

  4. Drive 1,167.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Spokanecar1,167.2 mi
    21h 15m
    $213–308

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)planeLAX - GEG
    8h
    $111–458

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to SeattletrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to SpokanebusTacoma
    40h 10m
    $244–454

Santa Barbara to Spokane by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration30h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Spokane Station via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 30h 30m.

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