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

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)planeSBA - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Phoenix to Ajoshuttle
    8h 15m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Tucsonbus
    3. Take the bus from SS/Laos Transit Center to SS/State Hwy 86/Whybus486
    15h 39m
    $69–130

  3. Bus via Indio

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus
    4. Take the bus from SS/Laos Transit Center to SS/State Hwy 86/Whybus486
    14h 54m
    $115–216

  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 Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from SS/Laos Transit Center to SS/State Hwy 86/Whybus486
    17h 21m
    $73–171

  5. Drive 520.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Whycar520.9 mi
    8h 42m
    $96–138

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)planeLAX - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Phoenix to Ajoshuttle
    9h 56m

  7. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)planeBFL - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Phoenix to Ajoshuttle
    11h 9m

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)planeBUR - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Phoenix to Ajoshuttle
    11h 8m

  9. Bus to Santa Maria Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Phoenix (PHX)planeSMX - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Phoenix to Ajoshuttle
    10h 51m

Santa Barbara to Why by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to SS/State Hwy 86/Why via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, 6th Av/District, Laos Transit Center, and SS/Laos Transit Center in around 14h 54m.

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