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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to San Antonio by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SBA - SAT
    7h 20m
    $112–504

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 30m
    $222–439

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    32h 25m

  4. Drive 1,417.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to San Antoniocar car 1,417.1 mi
    22h 39m
    $259–374

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane LAX - SAT
    8h 28m
    $223–983

Santa Barbara to San Antonio by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration30h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,312.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to San Antonio Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and El Paso Bus Station in around 30h 30m.

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