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

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Susanville by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    8h 27m
    $54–292

  2. Bus via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    16h 20m
    $94–148

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    18h 23m
    $154–325

  4. Drive  556.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Susanvillecar car 556.4 mi
    10h 24m
    $102–147

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    9h 16m
    $356–742

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    8h 59m
    $541–777

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    10h 36m
    $130–635

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    19h 13m
    $131–199

  9. Train, bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Susanville Riverside Drivebus bus
    20h 17m
    $159–365

Santa Barbara to Susanville by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration16h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Susanville Riverside Drive via Oakland and Amtrak Reno in around 16h 20m.

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