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

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tampa

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SBA - TPA
    10h 58m
    $146–608

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane SBA - SRQ
    13h 36m
    $126–565

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ruskin to Clearwatertaxi taxi
    2d 11h
    $1,220–1,830

  4. 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 Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $491–748

  5. Drive  2,544.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Clearwatercar car 2,544.3 mi
    42h 15m
    $465–671

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tampa

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    12h
    $180–546

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Tampa

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BUR - TPA
    13h 51m
    $299–687

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tampa

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAN - TPA
    14h 35m
    $261–748

  9. 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 Tampatrain train
    3d 17h
    $2,281–3,688

Santa Barbara to Clearwater by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$491Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,272.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Tampa (TPA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Park St Terminal - Platform - B via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A in around 2d 16h.

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