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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Peoria by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Peoria International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SBA - PIA
    8h 42m
    $102–433

  2. 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 Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    45h 32m
    $680–1,447

  3. 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 Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $335–638

  4. Drive 1,971.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Peoriacar car 1,971.9 mi
    33h 20m
    $360–520

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Peoria International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane LAX - PIA
    11h 39m
    $161–632

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Quad City International Airport, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SBA - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    11h 8m
    $246–605

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Peoria International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane BUR - PIA
    11h 2m
    $164–665

Santa Barbara to Peoria by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$680Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,713.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Peoria Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, and Springfield in around 2d 1h.

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