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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Springfield by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SBA - SGF
    7h 30m
    $112–422

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    39h 50m
    $285–575

  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 Springfieldbus bus
    43h 53m
    $639–1,346

  4. Drive 1,666.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Springfieldcar car 1,666.3 mi
    26h 55m
    $305–440

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane LAX - SGF
    10h 37m
    $167–601

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Joplin Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SBA - JLN
    2. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    12h 22m
    $116–432

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane BUR - SGF
    10h 12m
    $180–634

Santa Barbara to Springfield by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration39h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,505.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Springfield CU Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station in around 39h 50m.

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