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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Anchorageby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Anchorage by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SBA - ANC
    9h 44m
    $242–954

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane LAX - ANC
    10h 58m
    $227–626

  3. Drive  3,369.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Anchoragecar car 3,369.7 mi
    2d 16h
    $615–889

  4. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane BUR - ANC
    12h 22m
    $301–1,161

  5. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane BFL - ANC
    14h 13m
    $383–1,297

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,291 mi
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) 4 times a day.

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