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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Thunder Bayby plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Thunder Bay by plane, 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 Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane SBA - YQT
    12h 31m
    $231–1,202

  2. Drive  3,628.8 km

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Thunder Baycar car 3,628.8 km
    38h 32m
    $736–1,063

  3. 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 Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane LAX - YQT
    13h 44m
    $256–953

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,966.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

Delta, WestJet, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) twice daily.

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