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

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

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSBA - MKE
    8h 7m
    $264–1,205

  2. Fly to Appleton International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)planeSBA - ATW
    7h 48m
    $150–625

  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 Milwaukeetrain
    2d 1h
    $255–1,654

  4. 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
    2d 5h
    $213–542

  5. Drive 2,106.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Milwaukeecar2,106.6 mi
    33h 58m
    $385–556

  6. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeSBA - MSN
    8h 42m
    $224–956

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSBA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain
    9h 45m

Santa Barbara to Wisconsin by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee via Los Angeles and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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