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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Fresno Airport (FAT)by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Fresno Airport (FAT) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SBA - FAT
    5h 11m
    $30–212

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Fresno, CAbus bus Nogales
    7h 49m
    $77–125

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara to Fresno-FATrideshare rideshare 226.6 mi
    4h 33m

  4. Drive 226.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Fresno Airport (FAT)car car 226.6 mi
    4h 33m
    $42–60

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    5h 58m
    $430–730

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    7h 57m
    $69–130

Santa Barbara to Fresno Airport (FAT) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Fresno Airport (FAT), USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Fresno Bus Station, and Fresno Amtrak in around 7h 57m.

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