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How to get fromSpokane to Santa Barbaraby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Spokane to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane GEG - SBA
    6h 30m
    $163–757

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    32h 10m
    $182–347

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    36h 18m
    $443–931

  4. Drive 1,167.7 mi

    1. Drive from Spokane to Santa Barbaracar car 1,167.7 mi
    21h 17m
    $214–308

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus Spokane
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    40h 42m
    $431–931

Spokane to Santa Barbara by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration32h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 936.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spokane Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Pasco Bus Stop, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, and Oakland in around 32h 10m.

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