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

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SBA - LGA
    10h 11m
    $192–824

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SBA - JFK
    11h
    $124–475

  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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 21h
    $817–1,983

  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 Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3d
    $473–763

  5. Drive  2,847.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Ryecar car 2,847.2 mi
    47h 23m
    $520–751

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    11h 58m
    $235–656

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Grand Centralshuttle bus
    12h 28m
    $275–738

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUR - JFK
    11h 49m
    $320–741

  9. 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 Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2d 23h
    $710–1,547

Santa Barbara to Rye by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$817Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,561.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 11m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Rye via Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, W 42 St/9 Av, E 42 St/Madison Av, and Grand Central Terminal in around 2d 21h.

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