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How to get fromSanta Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fresnoby plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SBA - FAT
    4h 31m
    $33–203

  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    5h 45m
    $462–734

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus bus Nogales
    7h 53m
    $57–103

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Fresnorideshare rideshare 219.8 mi
    4h 28m

  5. Drive 219.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fresnocar car 219.8 mi
    4h 28m
    $41–58

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    8h 34m
    $72–137

  7. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Fresnobus bus 1
    8h 58m
    $86–129

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Fresno by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moffett & Goleta Beach to Fresno Bus Station via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 8h 34m.

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