How to travel from Kansas City to Santa Barbera, United States of America

The distance between Kansas City and Santa Barbera is around 1,657 miles (2,666km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kansas City 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 Kansas City (MCI) to Bakersfield (BFL) then take the bus to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $515
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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $245
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Los Angeles and then to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $235
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Drive

Drive to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,706 miles (2,746km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kansas City and Santa Barbera

There are several options for getting from Kansas City to Santa Barbera by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $235 and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 9h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $515.

The distance between Kansas City and Santa Barbera is around 1,657 miles (2,666km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,484 miles (2,388km)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Kansas City and Santa Barbera by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kansas City to Santa Barbera is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 20m and will set you back approx $515.

The cheapest way to travel between Kansas City and Santa Barbera, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $235 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kansas City and Santa Barbera. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kansas City to Santa Barbera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Los Angeles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

Amtrak run train services between Kansas City and Santa Barbera. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 13h, 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 Kansas City and Santa Barbera. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kansas City to Santa Barbera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Kansas City and Santa Barbera. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kansas City to Santa Barbera. We recommend that you fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bakersfield (BFL) then take the bus to Santa Barbara. instead which will take 9h 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 Kansas City and Santa Barbera. The distance is around 1,706 miles (2,746km) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kansas City to Santa Barbera is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around $515.

How do I get from Kansas City to Santa Barbera

Compare travel optionsbetween Kansas City and Santa Barbera

Transport options from Kansas City to Santa Barbera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
9h 20m
$515
every 20 mins2,666km (1,657 miles)
Bus
1 day 13h
$245
3 times a week2,813km (1,748 miles)
Train
1 day 13h
$235
once daily3,050km (1,895 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
$170
on demand2,746km (1,706 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