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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Santiagoby train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Santiago by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane plane LAX - SCL
    16h 54m
    $435–1,203

  2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane plane SBA - SCL
    17h 48m
    $222–805

  3. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane plane BFL - SCL
    25h 13m

  4. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane plane BUR - SCL
    20h 42m
    $303–983

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane plane SAN - SCL
    23h 22m
    $346–995

  6. Train to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain train
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane plane SBP - SCL
    21h 56m
    $319–1,007

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,188.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 54m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Santiago, Chile?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and LATAM Chile fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) twice daily.

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