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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Kings Canyon National Parkby train, bus, unknown, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Kings Canyon National Park by train, bus, unknown, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Glendale Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Streetbus bus 395
    4. Walk from Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street to Kings Canyon National Parkunknown unknown
    10h 29m

  2. Bus, travel via Visalia

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Giant Forest Museumbus bus
    4. Walk from Lodgepole Campground to Kings Canyon National Parkunknown unknown
    10h 30m

  3. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Bishop Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane SBA - BIH
    2. Walk from Bishop Airport (BIH) to Kings Canyon National Parkunknown unknown
    6h 53m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Aberdeen - 150 Tinemaha Roadbus bus 395
    3. Walk from Aberdeen - 150 Tinemaha Road to Kings Canyon National Parkunknown unknown
    10h 42m

  5. Train, bus, travel via Aberdeen - 150 Tinemaha Road

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Glendale Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Aberdeen - 150 Tinemaha Roadbus bus 395
    4. Walk from Aberdeen - 150 Tinemaha Road to Kings Canyon National Parkunknown unknown
    10h 46m

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SBA - FAT
    2. Walk from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Kings Canyon National Parkunknown unknown
    7h 16m

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    3. Walk from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Kings Canyon National Parkunknown unknown
    8h 4m

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bishop Airport (BIH) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Kings Canyon National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Kings Canyon National Park. However, you can take the train to Glendale Amtrak, walk to Glendale, take the train to Lancaster, walk to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, take the bus to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street, then travel to Kings Canyon National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Kings Canyon National Park via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Visalia Transit Station, Visalia Transit Center, Giant Forest Museum, and Lodgepole Campground in around 10h 30m.

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