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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

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SBA - MKE
    7h 47m
    $264–1,205

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain train
    9h 25m
    $108–486

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2d 1h
    $235–1,547

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $191–518

  5. Drive 2,106.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Milwaukeecar car 2,106.6 mi
    34h 8m
    $385–556

  6. Fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane SBA - ATW
    7h 52m
    $150–625

  7. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SBA - MSN
    8h 34m
    $224–1,106

Santa Barbara to Wisconsin by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 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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