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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Amsterdamby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Amsterdam by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SBA - AMS
    15h 40m
    €241–860

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LAX - AMS
    16h 28m
    €446–978

  3. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BFL - AMS
    18h 53m
    €419–1,399

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SAN - AMS
    19h 17m
    €426–1,137

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration15h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,008.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Delta, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 5 times a day.

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