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

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

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ABQ - SBA
    6h 42m
    $81–453

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    21h 6m
    $547–845

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    21h 10m
    $169–250

  4. Drive  851.6 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Santa Barbaracar car 851.6 mi
    13h 59m
    $156–225

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    8h 5m
    $117–424

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train
    7h 55m
    $141–585

  7. Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ABQ - BFL
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus
    9h 55m

Albuquerque to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$547Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 765.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Santa Barbara via Los Angeles in around 21h 6m.

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