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How to get fromSanta Barbara to West Yellowstoneby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to West Yellowstone by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Yellowstone Airport (WYS)plane plane SBA - WYS
    6h 58m
    $74–320

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Las Vegasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Ogden, UTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ogden to Rexburgbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Rexburg to West Yellowstone, MTbus bus
    25h 25m
    $225–377

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City to Rexburgbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rexburg to West Yellowstonebus bus
    37h 30m
    $471–903

  4. Drive 1,077.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to West Yellowstonecar car 1,077.5 mi
    17h 12m
    $197–284

  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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS)plane plane LAX - WYS
    9h 5m
    $135–488

Santa Barbara to West Yellowstone by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration25h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 858.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and West Yellowstone, MT, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to West Yellowstone, MT via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, Downtown Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Ogden, and Rexburg in around 25h 25m.

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