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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Tacoma by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBA - SEA
    5h 24m
    $154–435

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    28h 35m
    $189–344

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    30h 17m
    $400–850

  4. Drive 1,078.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Tacomacar car 1,078.3 mi
    18h 48m
    $197–285

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LAX - SEA
    8h 35m
    $184–504

Santa Barbara to Tacoma by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration28h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 941 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to 26th St E & D St E via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 28h 35m.

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