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How to get fromSanta Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Antonioby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Antonio by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SBA - SAT
    5h 34m
    $112–497

  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane LAX - SAT
    7h 8m
    $253–985

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 15m
    $278–486

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    33h 7m
    $465–1,023

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SBA - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 21m
    $125–530

  6. Drive 1,427 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Antoniocar car 1,427 mi
    22h 50m
    $261–377

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to San Antonio by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,303 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to San Antonio Bus Station via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, and El Paso Bus Station in around 31h 15m.

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