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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Mesa Verde National Parkby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Mesa Verde National Park by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane SBA - DRO
    2. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    7h 40m
    $68–320

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    4. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    27h 20m
    $351–747

  3. Bus, drive

    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 Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    4. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    28h 29m
    $174–353

  4. Drive 818 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car 818 mi
    15h 13m
    $150–216

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Four Corners Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane plane SBA - FMN
    2. Drive from Farmington-Airport-FMN to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    11h 50m
    $90–375

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane LAX - DRO
    3. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    10h 21m
    $121–459

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane BUR - DRO
    3. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    10h 1m
    $114–462

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

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Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 778.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Mesa Verde National Park, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Mesa Verde National Park. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), then drive to Mesa Verde National Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Mesa Verde National Park via Los Angeles, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Durango in around 27h 20m.

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