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

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Winston-Salem by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane SBA - GSO
    9h 46m
    $250–1,025

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LAX - CLT
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    12h 35m
    $155–507

  3. 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 Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2d 10h
    $404–661

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to High Pointtrain train
    3d
    $750–1,751

  5. Drive  2,479.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Winston-Salemcar car 2,479.8 mi
    40h 38m
    $453–654

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SBA - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    11h 34m
    $172–798

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SBA - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    12h 51m
    $158–678

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    3. Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    13h 58m
    $232–417

  9. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ONT - CLT
    4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    13h 45m
    $249–1,028

Santa Barbara to Winston-Salem by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$404Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,270.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Winston-Salem, NC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center) via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 10h.

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