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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Grand Canyonby plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Grand Canyon by plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SBA - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    8h 25m
    $96–347

  2. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus Las Vegas-Grand Canyon
    17h 2m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    17h 25m
    $407–637

  4. Drive  550.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Grand Canyoncar car 550.3 mi
    9h 59m
    $101–146

  5. Fly 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 Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    7h 48m
    $428–620

  6. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SBA - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    9h 56m
    $276–377

Santa Barbara to Grand Canyon by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to GC Village Bright Angel Lodge via South Strip Transit Terminal, NB Las Vegas at The Wynn, and Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in around 17h 2m.

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