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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Grand Rapidsby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SBA - GRR
    9h 23m
    $114–476

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2d 4h
    $1,352–2,137

  3. Bus

    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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2d 7h

  4. Drive  2,244.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Grand Rapidscar car 2,244.5 mi
    35h 51m
    $410–592

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LAX - GRR
    12h 19m
    $168–414

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    12h 9m
    $180–510

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BUR - GRR
    12h 14m
    $158–572

  8. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane SBA - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    11h 57m
    $190–572

Santa Barbara to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,949.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Los Angeles and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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