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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Dodge Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Dodge City by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Dodge City Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane plane SBA - DDC
    9h 22m
    $86–386

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Dodge Citybus bus
    30h 33m
    $236–326

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Dodge City Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    31h 51m
    $807–1,387

  4. Drive  1,308.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Dodge Citycar car 1,308.9 mi
    22h 36m
    $239–346

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Hays Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS)plane plane SBA - HYS
    2. Drive from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Dodge Citycar car
    10h 16m
    $94–400

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Dodge City Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane plane LAX - DDC
    9h 53m
    $165–404

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL)plane plane SBA - LBL
    2. Take the bus from Liberal to Dodge Citybus bus
    10h 58m
    $134–448

Santa Barbara to Dodge City by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration30h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,143.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Dodge City, KS, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Dodge City via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, and El Paso in around 30h 33m.

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