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

The distance between Boston and Santa Barbera is around 2,766 miles (4,452km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 11h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Boston 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 and Bus

Fly from Boston (BOS) to Bakersfield (BFL) then take the bus to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Flight time7h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $595
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then Los Angeles and then to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration2 days 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $395
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Bus

Take the bus to Newark Penn Station then Los Angeles and then to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration2 days 22h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $415
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Distance3,079 miles (4,956km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boston and Santa Barbera

There are several options for getting from Boston to Santa Barbera by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $375 and will take around 3 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 11h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $595.

The distance between Boston and Santa Barbera is around 2,766 miles (4,452km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,681 miles (4,314km)

It takes around 11h 20m to get from Boston and Santa Barbera by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Boston to Santa Barbera is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 11h 20m and will set you back approx $595.

The cheapest way to travel between Boston and Santa Barbera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $375 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Boston and Santa Barbera. It typically takes around 2 days 19h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Boston to Santa Barbera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station and Los Angeles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 19h.

Amtrak run train services between Boston and Santa Barbera. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 19h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Boston and Santa Barbera. It typically takes around 2 days 22h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Boston to Santa Barbera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newark Penn Station and Los Angeles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 22h.

Boltbus, Greyhound USA, Flixbus USA and Amtrak run regular bus services between Boston and Santa Barbera. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 22h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Boston to Santa Barbera. We recommend that you fly from Boston (BOS) to Bakersfield (BFL) then take the bus to Santa Barbara. instead which will take 11h 20m.

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 Boston and Santa Barbera. The distance is around 3,079 miles (4,956km) by road and it will take around 2 days 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boston to Santa Barbera is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 20m and will usually cost around $595.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Boston and Santa Barbera

Transport options from Boston to Santa Barbera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
11h 20m
$595
every 20 mins4,452km (2,766 miles)
Train
2 days 19h
$395
once daily5,383km (3,345 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days 22h
$415
3 times a week5,194km (3,228 miles)
Bus via New York Midtown3 days 4h
$375
once daily5,337km (3,316 miles)
Drive
2 days 1h
$305
on demand4,956km (3,079 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