What is the cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara is to bus via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $160 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix Airport (PHX) station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

How far is it from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Santa Barbara is 466 miles. The road distance is 473.7 miles.

How do I travel from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd) which takes 11h 25m and costs $70 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara bus from?

Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $160 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara is 474 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 325+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Can I share a ride from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Santa Barbara. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane PHX - SBA
2h 56m
$162–369
Bus via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
11h 25m
$71–137
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
14h 16m
$171–365
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Phoenix-PHX to Santa Barbararideshare 471 mi
7h 45m
Drive 471 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbaracar 471 mi
7h 45m
$86–125
Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane PHX - BFL
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
6h 3m
$126–413
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane PHX - BUR
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain
5h 51m
$204–519
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
13h 50m
$91–157

Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Santa Barbara by tram and bus

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Distance: 463.7 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal 4 Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 25m.

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