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

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gallup

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Gallup (GUP)plane plane SBA - GUP
    5h 38m
    $68–324

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Gallup Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    17h 28m
    $457–737

  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 Gallupbus bus Greyhound US1210
    19h 13m
    $156–238

  4. Drive  709.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Gallupcar car 709.2 mi
    12h 8m
    $130–187

  5. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to Gallup

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gallup (GUP)plane plane BFL - GUP
    8h 48m

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Gallup Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 22m
    $214–611

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Gallup

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gallup (GUP)plane plane LAX - GUP
    8h 31m
    $127–392

  8. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Gallup Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 13m
    $434–686

  9. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Gallup

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Gallup (GUP)plane plane BUR - GUP
    9h 4m
    $112–400

Santa Barbara to Gallup by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$457Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 643.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Gallup, NM, USA?

American Airlines, Advanced Air, LLC, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Gallup (GUP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Gallup Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 17h 28m.

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