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

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Louisville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SBA - SDF
    8h 42m
    $172–755

  2. 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 3h
    $331–696

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 5h
    $635–1,476

  4. Drive 2,139 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Louisvillecar car 2,139 mi
    34h 38m
    $391–564

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LAX - SDF
    12h 3m
    $246–977

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BUR - SDF
    11h 41m
    $240–962

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SBA - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 47m
    $192–799

  8. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 19h
    $736–1,736

Santa Barbara to Louisville by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,920.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Louisville, KY via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Evansville, IN in around 2d 3h.

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