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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Florenceby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Florence by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SBA - PHX
    2. Take the taxi from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Florencetaxi taxi
    5h 22m
    $260–567

  2. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Scottsdale Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane plane BUR - SCF
    3. Drive from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Florencecar car
    7h 20m
    $93–390

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Florencetaxi taxi
    12h 33m
    $263–467

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Eloybus bus La
    3. Take the taxi from Eloy to Florencetaxi taxi
    12h 47m
    $141–199

  5. Drive 527.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Florencecar car 527.6 mi
    8h 43m
    $97–140

  6. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to Phoenix, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BFL - PHX
    3. Take the taxi from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Florencetaxi taxi
    8h 28m
    $226–617

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Phoenix, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    3. Take the taxi from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Florencetaxi taxi
    8h 15m
    $240–565

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Phoenix, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BUR - PHX
    3. Take the taxi from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Florencetaxi taxi
    8h 3m
    $303–709

  9. Bus, taxi via Arizona City

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Eloybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Eloy to Florencetaxi taxi
    14h 47m
    $150–245

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 523 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Florence. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, take the shuttle to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, then take the taxi to Florence. Alternatively, you can take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Maricopa Amtrak, then take the taxi to Florence.

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