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

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Fort Worth by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane SBA - DFW
    2. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth T&P Stationtram tram
    6h 49m
    $88–424

  2. 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 Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    31h 45m
    $244–381

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fort Worthtrain train Texas Eagle
    41h 50m
    $957–1,587

  4. Drive  1,470 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Fort Worthcar car 1,470 mi
    23h 42m
    $269–388

  5. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane BFL - DFW
    3. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth T&P Stationtram tram
    9h 48m

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane LAX - DFW
    3. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth T&P Stationtram tram
    9h 33m
    $236–542

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Dallas, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane LAX - DAL
    3. Take the train from Victory Station to T&P Stationtrain train
    9h 45m
    $148–479

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane BUR - DFW
    3. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth T&P Stationtram tram
    9h 35m
    $305–732

  9. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Dallas, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane BUR - DAL
    3. Take the train from Victory Station to T&P Stationtrain train
    9h 38m
    $142–479

Santa Barbara to Fort Worth by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration31h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,348.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Fort Worth, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Ft Worth Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 31h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Fort Worth via Los Angeles in around 41h 50m.

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