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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to College Station by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to College Station (CLL)plane plane SBA - CLL
    9h 18m
    $100–409

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to College Stationbus bus
    36h 23m
    $312–391

  3. Train, bus

    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 Downtown Houston to College Stationbus bus
    42h 49m
    $432–1,034

  4. Drive  1,545.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to College Stationcar car 1,545.8 mi
    25h 12m
    $283–408

  5. 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 Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Bryan Midtown Terminalbus bus
    36h 30m
    $261–416

Santa Barbara to College Station by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration42h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,402.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and College Station, TX, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to College Station (CLL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to College Station via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Pierce St @ Milam St, and Downtown Houston in around 36h 23m.

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