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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

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SBA - ANC
    10h 17m
    $212–854

  2. Drive  3,363.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Anchoragecar car 3,363.9 mi
    2d 16h
    $614–887

  3. 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 Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane LAX - ANC
    11h 9m
    $224–625

  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 30m
    $239–960

  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 25m
    $332–1,182

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,291 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

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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