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

The distance between Cleveland and Santa Barbera is around 2,433 miles (3,915km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 14h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cleveland to Santa Barbera by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

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

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $335
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Cambridge OH then Los Angeles and then to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration2 days 8h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $350
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🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Distance2,433 miles (3,915km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cleveland and Santa Barbera

There are several options for getting from Cleveland to Santa Barbera by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $335 and will take around 2 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 14h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $240.

The distance between Cleveland and Santa Barbera is around 2,433 miles (3,915km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,147 miles (3,456km)

It takes around 2 days 4h to get from Cleveland and Santa Barbera by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cleveland to Santa Barbera is to drive which takes around 1 day 14h and will set you back approx $240.

The cheapest way to travel between Cleveland and Santa Barbera, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $335 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cleveland and Santa Barbera. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cleveland 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 4h.

Amtrak run train services between Cleveland and Santa Barbera. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 4h, 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 Cleveland and Santa Barbera. It typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cleveland to Santa Barbera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cambridge OH and Los Angeles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 8h.

GoBus, Barons Bus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Cleveland and Santa Barbera. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cleveland to Santa Barbera. We recommend that you take the train to Chicago Union Station then Los Angeles and then to Santa Barbara. instead which will take 2 days 4h.

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 Cleveland and Santa Barbera. The distance is around 2,433 miles (3,915km) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cleveland to Santa Barbera is to take the train which takes, on average, 2 days 4h and will usually cost around $335.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cleveland and Santa Barbera

Transport options from Cleveland to Santa Barbera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2 days 4h
$335
once daily4,296km (2,669 miles)
Bus
2 days 8h
$350
3 times a week4,264km (2,650 miles)
Drive
1 day 14h
$240
on demand3,915km (2,433 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