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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Big Bend National Parkby plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Big Bend National Park by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Midland International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane SBA - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    10h 48m
    $110–392

  2. Drive 1,189.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Big Bend National Parkcar car 1,189.4 mi
    20h 28m
    $218–314

  3. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to El Paso International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane SBA - ELP
    2. Drive from El-Paso-Airport-ELP to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    11h 18m
    $176–737

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Midland International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane LAX - MAF
    3. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    13h 34m
    $165–541

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane LAX - ELP
    3. Drive from El-Paso-Airport-ELP to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    12h 28m
    $235–966

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Midland International Airport (MAF) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,269.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Big Bend National Park, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Big Bend National Park. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, fly to Midland International Airport (MAF), then drive to Big Bend National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Barbara to Big Bend National Park in around 20h 28m.

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