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

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There are 6 ways to get from Amarillo to Santa Barbara by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane AMA - SBA
    7h 22m
    $104–419

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    26h 46m
    $365–753

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta 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
    27h 15m
    $193–354

  4. Drive 1,137.2 mi

    1. Drive from Amarillo to Santa Barbaracar car 1,137.2 mi
    18h 19m
    $208–300

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AMA - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    9h 56m
    $125–430

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AMA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train
    9h 22m
    $166–641

Amarillo to Santa Barbara by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,047 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 27h 15m.

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