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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Minneapolis Airport (MSP)by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SBA - MSP
    7h 11m
    $120–502

  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 Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to St. Paulbus bus
    2d 3h
    $387–678

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2d 8h
    $873–1,857

  4. Drive 1,910.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Minneapolis Airport (MSP)car car 1,910.3 mi
    31h 48m
    $349–504

  5. 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    8h 20m
    $160–491

  6. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BFL - MSP
    10h 21m
    $236–802

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BUR - MSP
    9h 41m
    $183–764

  8. 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SAN - MSP
    10h 53m
    $282–699

  9. 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SNA - MSP
    10h 59m
    $385–558

  10. Train via Portland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2d 18h
    $899–2,019

Santa Barbara to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,589.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, St. Paul, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 2d 3h.

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