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

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane SBA - EUG
    7h 19m
    $46–269

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Grants Passbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Eugene Amtrakbus bus
    22h 44m
    $143–250

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Eugenetrain train Coast Starlight
    24h 8m
    $500–850

  4. Drive  829.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Eugenecar car 829.8 mi
    14h 27m
    $152–219

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane LAX - EUG
    8h 36m
    $185–507

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SBA - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    8h 31m
    $124–405

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane BUR - EUG
    8h 16m
    $315–485

Santa Barbara to Eugene by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration22h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 711.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Eugene, OR, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Eugene Amtrak via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Grants Pass, and Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass in around 22h 44m.

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