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

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Davenport by plane, train, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Quad City International 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
    $102–424

  2. 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
    $824–1,637

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Davenportbus bus
    45h 10m
    $440–708

  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 to Quad City International Airport

    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 34m
    $163–632

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport

    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
    12h 12m
    $175–666

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SBA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus bus
    12h 31m

  8. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Davenportbus bus
    11h 7m
    $132–437

Santa Barbara to Davenport by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$440Cheapest 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 and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Davenport via Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), Las Vegas BusTerminal, and Denver Union Station in around 45h 10m.

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