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

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SBA - MLI
    9h 18m
    $98–424

  2. 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 Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Davenportbus bus
    44h 25m
    $294–491

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Davenporttaxi taxi
    45h 9m
    $667–1,428

  4. Drive  1,917.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Davenportcar car 1,917.4 mi
    30h 29m
    $350–506

  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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LAX - MLI
    12h 36m
    $146–553

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BUR - MLI
    11h 29m
    $140–549

Santa Barbara to Davenport by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration44h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,680.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Davenport, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Davenport via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 44h 25m.

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