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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Madeiraby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Madeira by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane SBA - FNC
    19h 17m
    €257–909

  2. 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 Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane LAX - FNC
    20h 58m
    €372–1,276

  3. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane SNA - FNC
    24h 41m
    €407–1,383

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane SAN - FNC
    24h 6m
    €412–1,335

  5. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane PSP - FNC
    24h 38m
    €571–1,224

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration17h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,075.2 km
  • Duration: 19h 17m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Madeira, Portugal?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Madeira Airport (FNC) twice daily.

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