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

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

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  1. Fly from Flagstaff

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    1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane FLG - SBA
    5h 7m
    $84–369

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    15h 25m
    $358–554

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff 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
    15h 25m
    $111–164

  4. Drive  529.6 mi

    1. Drive from Flagstaff to Santa Barbaracar car 529.6 mi
    9h 8m
    $97–140

  5. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PHX - SBA
    6h 30m
    $333–524

Flagstaff to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$358Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to Santa Barbara via Los Angeles in around 15h 25m.

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