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

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SBA - DTW
    9h 3m
    $142–654

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SBA - LAN
    10h
    $102–464

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus
    2d 5h
    $579–1,421

  4. 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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2d 7h
    $366–621

  5. Drive  2,349.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Detroitcar car 2,349.2 mi
    37h 31m
    $429–620

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Bishop International Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SBA - FNT
    9h 1m
    $130–512

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SBA - GRR
    9h 51m
    $174–756

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    10h 25m
    $204–624

Santa Barbara to Michigan by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$579Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,057.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Detroit, MI via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis, IN in around 2d 7h.

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