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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SBA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 36m

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SBA - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h 18m
    $104–439

  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 Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    43h
    $258–506

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    46h 39m
    $535–1,205

  5. Drive 1,865 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Iowa Citycar car 1,865 mi
    29h 35m
    $341–492

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SBA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    11h
    $214–893

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAX - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 35m

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUR - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 59m

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 44m
    $288–915

Santa Barbara to Iowa City by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration43hAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,652.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Iowa City via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 43h.

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