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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Mojave National Preserveby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Mojave National Preserve by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SBA - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave National Preservecar car
    5h 14m
    $208–319

  2. Drive 281.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Mojave National Preservecar car 281.9 mi
    5h 27m
    $52–75

  3. Train, bus, drive

    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. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Bourke & 6thbus bus 15
    4. Drive from Bourke & 6th to Mojave National Preservecar car
    12h 3m
    $102–173

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave National Preservecar car
    8h 14m
    $158–1,008

  5. Train, bus, drive via Building 1664

    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. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Building 1664bus bus 15
    4. Drive from Building 1664 to Mojave National Preservecar car
    12h 7m
    $102–173

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Building 1664bus bus 15
    4. Drive from Building 1664 to Mojave National Preservecar car
    12h 31m
    $84–126

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Mojave National Preserve, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Mojave National Preserve. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), then drive to Mojave National Preserve. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Mojave National Preserve via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Bourke & 6th in around 12h 3m.

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