How to travel from Atlanta to Santa Barbera, United States of America

The distance between Atlanta and Santa Barbera is around 2,047 miles (3,294km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Atlanta to Santa Barbera by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Santa Barbara (SBA).

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time5h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $375
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 2 others

4 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Dallas then Los Angeles and then to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $325
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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bus
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train
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train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to New Orleans then take the train to Los Angeles and then to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration2 days 9h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $325
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Distance2,261 miles (3,639km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Atlanta and Santa Barbera

There are several options for getting from Atlanta to Santa Barbera by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around $175 and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $375.

The distance between Atlanta and Santa Barbera is around 2,047 miles (3,294km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,111 miles (3,397km)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Atlanta and Santa Barbera by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Atlanta to Santa Barbera is to fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx $375.

The cheapest way to travel between Atlanta and Santa Barbera, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $175 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Atlanta and Santa Barbera. We recommend that you fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Santa Barbara (SBA). instead which will take 6h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Atlanta and Santa Barbera. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Atlanta to Santa Barbera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dallas and Los Angeles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Atlanta and Santa Barbera. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Atlanta and Santa Barbera. Flights depart from Atlanta (ATL) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA) - via Las Vegas (LAS). The flight takes around 5h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Atlanta to Santa Barbera. There is however a flight that goes via Las Vegas (LAS). This services will take at least 6h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Atlanta to Santa Barbera typically takes around 5h 55m. Flights depart from Atlanta (ATL) and and arrive into Santa Barbara (SBA).

The closest major airport to Santa Barbera is San Jose International Airport (SJC) (SJC) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Santa Barbera. Oakland International Airport (OAK) (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Atlanta and Santa Barbera. The distance is around 2,261 miles (3,639km) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Atlanta to Santa Barbera is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around $375.

How do I get from Atlanta to Santa Barbera

Compare travel optionsbetween Atlanta and Santa Barbera

Transport options from Atlanta to Santa Barbera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
6h 20m
$375
every 4 hours3,294km (2,047 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 25m
$260
every 4 hours3,298km (2,050 miles)
Plane and Train8h 20m
$350
every 4 hours3,449km (2,143 miles)
Fly to San Diego (SAN), Train11hrs
$230
4 times a day3,422km (2,127 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train9hrs
$175
every 4 hours3,295km (2,048 miles)
Bus
2 days 1h
$325
3 times a week3,794km (2,358 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2 days 9h
$325
6 times a week4,127km (2,564 miles)
Bus to Longview, train2 days 16h
$340
3 times a week4,232km (2,629 miles)
Drive
1 day 11h
$225
on demand3,639km (2,261 miles)

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Airports near Santa Barbera

The following major airports near Santa Barbera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SJC
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
International Airport
Distance
4 miles (7km) from Santa Barbera
OAK
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
International Airport
Distance
32 miles (52km) from Santa Barbera
SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
International Airport
Distance
33 miles (54km) from Santa Barbera