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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Vancouver Islandby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Island by plane or train

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Victoria International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SBA - YYJ
    9h 16m
    $86–442

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane LAX - YCD
    11h 23m
    $190–642

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Victoria International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane LAX - YYJ
    10h 28m
    $170–552

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Comox Valley Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane LAX - YQQ
    10h 47m
    $185–602

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,623.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Vancouver Island, BC, Canada?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) 3 times a day.

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