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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Utah by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SBA - SLC
    4h 20m
    $48–285

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Las Vegasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas to 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake Citybus bus
    17h 25m
    $160–232

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salt Lake Citytrain train California Zephyr
    28h 26m
    $282–682

  4. Drive  759.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Salt Lake Citycar car 759.2 mi
    12h 19m
    $139–201

  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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane LAX - SLC
    7h 16m
    $134–435

  6. Bus via Parowan

    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 Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Parowanbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Parowan - TA Truck Stop to Salt Lake City Airportbus bus
    20h
    $138–271

Santa Barbara to Utah by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 630.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Courthouse Station via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, Downtown Los Angeles, Las Vegas, 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City, Dixie Dr / Tuscaloosa Way, West Valley Central Station, and West Valley Central Station in around 17h 25m.

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