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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Santa Barbaraby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MSP - SBA
    8h 33m
    $135–606

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 6h
    $388–680

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train
    2d 9h
    $872–1,857

  4. Drive 1,914.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Santa Barbaracar car 1,914.1 mi
    31h 54m
    $350–505

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    10h
    $161–498

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MSP - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train
    11h 28m
    $226–718

  7. Train via Portland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 20h
    $892–1,952

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Santa Barbara by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,594.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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