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

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Pentagon by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SBA - DCA
    8h 46m
    $192–805

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SBA - IAD
    9h 14m
    $154–658

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,679–2,690

  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 Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2d 20h
    $511–779

  5. Drive  2,684.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Pentagoncar car 2,684.8 mi
    44h 29m
    $444–641

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SBA - BWI
    9h 59m
    $156–666

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    9h 46m
    $245–473

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    10h 36m
    $198–506

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - BWI
    11h 10m
    $209–764

Santa Barbara to Pentagon by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,679Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,381.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Pentagon via Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Alexandria, King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, and Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform in around 2d 18h.

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