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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Santa Feby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Santa Fe by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane SBA - SAF
    6h 22m
    $82–328

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    23h 10m
    $319–676

  3. Bus, train

    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 Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    24h 19m
    $141–284

  4. Drive 905.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Santa Fecar car 905.9 mi
    15h 12m
    $166–239

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - SAF
    7h 16m
    $131–466

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SBA - ABQ
    2. Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    9h 22m
    $82–402

Santa Barbara to Santa Fe by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 801.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station via Los Angeles, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, and Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station in around 23h 10m.

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