What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tempe?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tempe is to bus via Thousand Oaks which costs $65 - $100 and takes 16h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tempe?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tempe is to fly and tram which takes 3h 57m and costs $70 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Tempe?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Tempe. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at University Dr & 1655 East via Los Angeles Union Station, 24th St & Buckeye Rd and 24th St/Baseline PNR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Tempe?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Tempe is 474 miles. The road distance is 479.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Tempe without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Tempe without a car is to train and bus via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) which takes 10h 59m and costs $80 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Tempe?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Santa Barbara to Tempe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Tempe bus from?

Santa Barbara to Tempe bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Tempe bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Tempe bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Tempe?

Tempe is 1h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 1:41 AM in Santa Barbara and 2:41 AM in Tempe.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Tempe?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Tempe is 479 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Santa Barbara to Tempe.

Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 2805+ hotels available in Tempe.

Santa Barbara to Tempe - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Tempe by plane, tram, train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)SBA - PHX
2. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd
3h 57m
$72–424
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
11h 8m
$64–159
Train, bus via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
10h 59m
$80–220
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtrak
3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Tempe
13h 4m
$143–498
Drive 476.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Tempe476.6 mi
7h 45m
$87–126
Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)BFL - PHX
6h 46m
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)LAX - PHX
6h 34m
$166–674
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train StationFlixBus 2054
11h 55m
$80–220
Bus via Thousand Oaks
1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mall80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Center50
3. Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Flower St & 7th St422 / ...
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to PhoenixLa
16h 38m
$65–97

Santa Barbara to Tempe by train, foot, bus, and tram

44Weekly Services

10h 59mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 471.3 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to University Dr & 1655 East via Los Angeles Union Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St & Buckeye Rd, and 24th St/Baseline PNR in around 11h 8m.

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