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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Halifaxby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Halifax by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane SBA - YHZ
    14h 4m
    $204–755

  2. Train

    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 Schenectadytrain train
    4. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    4d
    $1,801–3,844

  3. Bus, train

    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 Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus bus
    5. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    4d 7h
    $1,035–2,119

  4. Drive 5,809.2 km

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Halifaxcar car 5,809.2 km
    2d 12h
    $1,147–1,656

  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 Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane LAX - YHZ
    15h 6m
    $459–1,415

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane SNA - YHZ
    19h 48m
    $346–1,225

Santa Barbara to Halifax by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration4dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,801Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,906.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 4m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Halifax, NS, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Halifax via Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Schenectady, and Saint-Lambert in around 4d.

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