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

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SBA - CLE
    8h 38m
    $154–655

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2d 6h
    $1,437–2,277

  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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Toledobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus bus
    2d 9h
    $427–747

  4. Drive  2,412.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Clevelandcar car 2,412.3 mi
    38h 37m
    $441–636

  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 Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    9h 56m
    $217–403

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane BUR - CLE
    11h 4m
    $207–771

Santa Barbara to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,129.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Cleveland Amtrak via Los Angeles and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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