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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Springfield by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeSBA - SGF
    7h 9m
    $126–572

  2. 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 Springfieldbus
    42h 45m
    $194–519

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit CenterbusGreyhound US1210
    42h 55m
    $139–346

  4. Drive 1,666.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Springfieldcar1,666.3 mi
    26h 50m
    $305–440

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeLAX - SGF
    8h 55m
    $130–476

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Joplin Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)planeSBA - JLN
    2. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    13h 16m
    $150–625

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeBUR - SGF
    9h 39m
    $135–529

Santa Barbara to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Springfield CU Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station in around 42h 55m.

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