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How to get fromSeattle to Santa BarbaraBy plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SEA - SBA
    5h 38m
    $77–368

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    27h 40m
    $154–336

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    32h 17m
    $340–750

  4. Drive 1,110.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Santa Barbaracar car 1,110.1 mi
    19h 20m
    $203–293

Seattle to Santa Barbara by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration27h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station and Oakland in around 27h 40m.

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