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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Kansas City by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SBA - MCI
    8h 4m
    $140–602

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    38h 37m
    $565–1,225

  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 Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    42h
    $315–575

  4. Drive 1,626.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Kansas Citycar car 1,626.5 mi
    28h 20m
    $297–429

  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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    9h 35m
    $251–830

  6. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BFL - MCI
    11h 43m
    $268–954

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUR - MCI
    10h 52m
    $223–914

Santa Barbara to Kansas City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration38h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$565Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,456.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Kansas City via Los Angeles Union Station and Tulsa in around 42h.

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