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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Arizonaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, taxi, car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Arizona by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, taxi, car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SBA - PHX
    3h 54m
    $292–374

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    10h 8m
    $72–136

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi taxi
    12h 33m
    $241–429

  4. Drive 465.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Phoenixcar car 465.6 mi
    7h 37m
    $85–123

  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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BFL - PHX
    7h
    $131–418

  6. 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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    6h 46m
    $163–392

  7. Bus via 44th St/Washington (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    11h 17m
    $72–126

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Phoenixbus bus La
    12h 50m
    $95–158

Santa Barbara to Arizona by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Buckeye Rd & Central Av via Los Angeles Union Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), and Buckeye Rd & 24th St in around 10h 8m.

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