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

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Colorado Springs by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 44m
    $64–306

  2. 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 ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Colorado Springsbus bus
    28h 35m
    $220–385

  3. 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 54m
    $429–853

  4. Drive 1,129.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Colorado Springscar car 1,129.8 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
    $106–377

  6. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to Denver, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Denver (DEN)plane plane BFL - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus bus
    9h 49m
    $208–589

  7. 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
    $241–986

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Las Cruces, NMbus bus La
    3. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    29h 20m
    $183–301

Santa Barbara to Colorado Springs by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration28h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 915.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, 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 ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center in around 28h 35m.

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