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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Taos Puebloby plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Taos Pueblo by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane SBA - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    8h 21m
    $146–402

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue to Loretto Parking Lotbus bus 305
    25h 45m
    $319–677

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus Abq
    25h 52m
    $255–406

  4. Drive 974.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Taos Pueblocar car 974.7 mi
    16h 41m
    $178–257

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - SAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    9h 14m
    $195–541

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    9h 55m
    $530–911

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BUR - ABQ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    9h 43m
    $403–794

Santa Barbara to Taos Pueblo by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration25h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 870.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Taos Pueblo, NM, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Taos Pueblo. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), walk to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport, then take the shuttle to Taos, NM. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Loretto Parking Lot via Los Angeles, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station, and Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue in around 25h 45m.

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