There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Killeen by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane SBA - GRK
8h 37m$118–427Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Killeenbus
36h 20m$260–505Bus, train
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Temple Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Temple Station to Killeen Amtrak Stationbus
40h 35m$523–1,138Drive 1,449.7 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Killeencar 1,449.7 mi
24h 1m$265–383Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane SBA - AUS
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Killeenbus
10h 22m$124–577
Santa Barbara to Killeen by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Killeen is to fly which costs $110 - $430 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Killeen is to fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Killeen. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Killeen via Los Angeles Union Station and Ft Worth Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 20m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Killeen is 1324 miles. The road distance is 1458.1 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Killeen without a car is to bus which takes 36h 20m and costs $260 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Santa Barbara to Killeen, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Killeen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Killeen is to fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 36h 20m.
Santa Barbara to Killeen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Killeen is 2h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 9:49 PM in Santa Barbara and 11:49 PM in Killeen.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Killeen, TX, USA?
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Killeen via Los Angeles Union Station and Ft Worth Bus Station in around 36h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–390
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–390
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via San Diego, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Temple Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–430
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Killeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Killeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Temple Station to Killeen Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Killeen is 1458 miles. It takes approximately 24h 1m to drive from Santa Barbara to Killeen.
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