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How to get fromSanta Barbara to South Dakotaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to South Dakota by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Pierre Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR)plane plane SBA - PIR
    7h 18m
    $92–388

  2. Fly to Rapid City

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SBA - RAP
    8h
    $86–357

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2d 1h
    $691–1,425

  4. Drive 1,700.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Sioux Fallscar car 1,700.2 mi
    27h 46m
    $311–449

  5. Fly to Watertown Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY)plane plane SBA - ATY
    9h 40m
    $100–405

  6. Fly to Sioux Falls

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane SBA - FSD
    8h 13m
    $88–384

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,257.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and South Dakota, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) 3 times a day.

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