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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Flagstaff by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Flagstaff

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SBA - FLG
    5h 39m
    $68–299

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    14h 25m
    $357–557

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210 / ...
    15h 50m
    $110–172

  4. Drive  524.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Flagstaffcar car 524.2 mi
    9h 23m
    $87–125

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SBA - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    6h 23m
    $224–426

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Flagstaff

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane LAX - FLG
    8h 16m
    $126–377

Santa Barbara to Flagstaff by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Flagstaff (FLG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Flagstaff via Los Angeles in around 14h 25m.

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