There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SGF - SBA
6h 51m$127–571Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
37h 25m$143–347Drive 1,666.9 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Santa Barbara1,666.9 mi
26h 50m$305–440Bus to Joplin Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Station
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)JLN - SBA
21h 31m$152–625
Springfield to Santa Barbara by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $140 - $350 and takes 37h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 25m.
The distance between Springfield and Santa Barbara is 1515 miles. The road distance is 1676.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 37h 25m and costs $140 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Springfield to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Springfield to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $350 and takes 37h 25m.
Springfield to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara is 2h behind Springfield. It is currently 12:45 AM in Springfield and 10:45 PM in Santa Barbara.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 37h 25m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Houston, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Santa Barbara is 1677 miles. It takes approximately 26h 50m to drive from Springfield to Santa Barbara.
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