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

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Windsor by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Detroit (DTW)planeSBA - DTW
    9h 15m
    $204–905

  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Detroit

    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 Detroit (DTW)planeLAX - DTW
    9h 10m
    $194–501

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
    2d 6h
    $398–1,093

  4. Bus

    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 St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
    2d 6h
    $312–649

  5. Drive 3,786.1 km

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Windsorcar3,786.1 km
    37h 25m
    $760–1,097

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Detroit (DTW)planeBUR - DTW
    11h 58m
    $234–828

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeSBA - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    11h 59m
    $253–976

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)planeSNA - DTW
    13h 2m
    $246–679

Santa Barbara to Windsor by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Windsor, ON, Canada?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Congress St via Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 2d 6h.

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