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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Fairbanksby plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Fairbanks by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SBA - FAI
    12h 40m
    $234–906

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LAX - FAI
    14h 39m
    $228–754

  3. Drive  3,254 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Fairbankscar car 3,254 mi
    2d 13h
    $575–831

  4. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane BUR - FAI
    14h 41m
    $278–972

  5. Train to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain train
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SBP - FAI
    15h 33m
    $301–1,058

  6. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LGB - FAI
    17h 1m
    $357–1,297

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,424.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fairbanks (FAI) 5 times a day.

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