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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Bard Collegeby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Bard College by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Laguardia Airport, train, bus

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SBA - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus bus
    13h 43m
    $214–790

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,067–2,238

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York to Kingstonbus bus
    3d
    $585–1,097

  4. Drive 2,895.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Bard Collegecar car 2,895.2 mi
    47h 1m
    $529–764

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Albany County Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SBA - ALB
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus bus
    15h 8m
    $232–1,017

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus bus
    15h 13m
    $276–810

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus bus
    15h 12m
    $260–951

  8. Train to Van Nuys Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane VNY - LGA
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus bus
    14h 1m
    $321–1,195

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Poughkeepsietrain train
    5. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus bus
    2d 21h
    $945–1,979

Santa Barbara to Bard College by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$945Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,637.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 43m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Bard College, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Bard College via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Rhinecliff Amtrak Station in around 2d 19h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Bard College via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Kingston in around 3d.

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