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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Chattanooga by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane plane SBA - CHA
    9h 1m
    $222–879

  2. 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    2d 7h
    $415–748

  3. Train, bus via New Orleans

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    2d 14h
    $820–1,587

  4. Drive 2,163.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Chattanoogacar car 2,163.8 mi
    35h 20m
    $395–571

  5. 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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane plane LAX - CHA
    11h 26m
    $333–1,207

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    2d 23h
    $944–1,841

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,975.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Chattanooga via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S, Nashville International Airport, Nashville Airport, and Groome Transportation Chattanooga in around 2d 7h.

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