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

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gallatin Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane plane SBA - BZN
    6h 11m
    $56–302

  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 Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Billingsbus bus
    40h 25m
    $334–496

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    46h 46m
    $923–1,424

  4. Drive  1,279.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Billingscar car 1,279.9 mi
    22h 10m
    $234–338

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Logan International Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane SBA - BIL
    6h 22m
    $88–393

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Helena Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane SBA - HLN
    6h 27m
    $102–465

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Gallatin Field Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane plane LAX - BZN
    7h 23m
    $234–570

  8. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Great Falls International Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane SBA - GTF
    7h 35m
    $96–493

Santa Barbara to Montana by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration40h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 916.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Billings via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Cheyenne in around 40h 25m.

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