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

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SBA - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    8h 29m
    $284–476

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tucson, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SBA - TUS
    2. Take the bus from Bombardier/Aeropark Blvd to Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain Viewbus bus
    9h 39m
    $60–362

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    15h 39m
    $87–149

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    16h 12m
    $327–517

  5. Drive  572.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Catalinacar car 572.9 mi
    9h 31m
    $105–151

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    3. Take the bus from Bombardier/Aeropark Blvd to Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain Viewbus bus
    10h 55m
    $404–850

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    11h 27m
    $293–524

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BUR - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    11h 17m
    $337–415

Santa Barbara to Catalina by bus and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration15h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 593.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to SS/Hawser St/Oracle via Los Angeles Union Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 6th Av/Pennington, and SS/Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain View in around 15h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to SS/Hawser St/Oracle via Los Angeles, Tucson Amtrak Station, 6th Av/Pennington, and SS/Rancho Vistoso/Pusch Mountain View in around 16h 12m.

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