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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Havanaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Havana by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to José Martí International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane plane SBA - HAV
    23h 2m
    $246–964

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport, bus

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    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA)plane plane LAX - VRA
    3. Take the bus from Varadero Airport to Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales La Habanabus bus
    16h 25m
    $206–742

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to José Martí International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane plane LAX - HAV
    14h 19m
    $309–1,184

  4. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to José Martí International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane plane BUR - HAV
    24h 21m
    $303–1,170

  5. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly to José Martí International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane plane TIJ - HAV
    19h 19m
    $367–1,463

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to José Martí International Airport (HAV) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration21h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,871 km
  • Duration: 23h 2m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Havana, Cuba?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to José Martí International Airport (HAV) twice daily.

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