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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Colorado Springs by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Colorado Springs Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane SBA - COS
    7h 34m
    $64–326

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Colorado Springsbus bus
    28h 55m
    $672–1,072

  3. Bus via Albuquerque

    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 Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Trinidadbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Trinidad to Colorado Springsbus bus
    29h 47m
    $255–387

  4. Drive  1,130.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Colorado Springscar car 1,130.2 mi
    18h 48m
    $207–298

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SBA - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus bus
    6h 26m
    $110–427

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Denver (DEN)plane plane LAX - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus bus
    9h 32m
    $214–705

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Las Vegasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus bus
    32h 25m

Santa Barbara to Colorado Springs by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$672Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 915.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Colorado Springs, CO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Colorado Springs via Los Angeles Union Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Trinidad in around 29h 47m.

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