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

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Virginia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SBA - DCA
    8h 58m
    $182–805

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane SBA - RIC
    9h 38m
    $180–802

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3d 1h
    $895–2,386

  4. Bus

    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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    3d 2h
    $494–796

  5. Drive  2,746.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Virginia Beachcar car 2,746.7 mi
    45h 24m
    $502–725

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SBA - ORF
    8h 56m
    $206–833

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    9h 54m
    $227–638

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    10h 25m
    $227–638

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - BWI
    11h 19m
    $219–748

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    3d 3h
    $784–1,896

Santa Barbara to Virginia by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$895Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,382.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Parks & 19Th via Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Harbor Park Station, Newtown Road Station, and Newtown Rd Station in around 3d 1h.

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