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

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)planeSBA - XNA
    7h 23m
    $196–757

  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)planeLAX - XNA
    7h 13m
    $184–613

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Fayettevillebus
    38h 30m
    $209–438

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fayettevillebus
    43h 53m
    $220–583

  5. Drive 1,594.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Springdalecar1,594.9 mi
    25h 51m
    $292–421

  6. Bus to Santa Maria Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)planeSMX - XNA
    11h 18m
    $256–832

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Springdale, AR, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Springdale via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, and Fayetteville in around 38h 30m.

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