What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines is to fly which costs $150 - $700 and takes 6h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $150 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Des Moines via Los Angeles Union Station and Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 25m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Des Moines is 1526 miles. The road distance is 1764.2 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 43h 57m and costs $550 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Des Moines bus from?

Santa Barbara to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $600 and takes 45h 25m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Des Moines bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 4:49 AM in Santa Barbara and 6:49 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Des Moines is 1764 miles. It takes approximately 27h 41m to drive from Santa Barbara to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 262+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Santa Barbara to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
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1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SBA - DSM
6h 57m
$158–673
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
43h 57m
$556–1,217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus
45h 25m
$323–582
Drive 1,754 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Des Moinescar 1,754 mi
27h 41m
$321–463
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAX - DSM
8h 41m
$243–696
Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BFL - DSM
10h 29m
$278–965
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BUR - DSM
9h 31m
$216–831

Santa Barbara to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

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43h 57mAverage Duration

$556Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,517.3 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Des Moines via Los Angeles Union Station and Tulsa in around 45h 25m.

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