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

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

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  1. Fly to Dayton

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane SBA - DAY
    10h 18m
    $302–1,304

  2. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SBA - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 57m
    $180–779

  3. 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $372–736

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $745–1,596

  5. Drive 2,232.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Daytoncar car 2,232.9 mi
    36h 23m
    $408–589

Santa Barbara to Dayton by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$372Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,012.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Dayton (DAY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 2d 4h.

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