The distance between Kauai and Santa Barbera is around 2,742 miles (4,412km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kauai to Santa Barbera by bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Santa Barbera → Kauai if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lihue Airport A then fly from Lihue (LIH) to Santa Barbara (SBA).
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Take the bus to Lihue Airport A then fly from Lihue (LIH) to Los Angeles (LAX) then take the bus to Santa Barbara CA.
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Take the bus to Lihue Airport A then fly from Lihue (LIH) to Burbank (BUR) then take the train to Santa Barbara.
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Take the bus to Lihue Airport A then fly from Lihue (LIH) to San Luis Obispo County Apt (SBP) then take the bus to Santa Barbara.
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Take the bus to Lihue Airport A then fly from Lihue (LIH) to San Diego (SAN) then take the train to Santa Barbara.
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There are several options for getting from Kauai to Santa Barbera by bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around $275 and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $540.
The distance between Kauai and Santa Barbera is around 2,742 miles (4,412km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,472 miles (3,978km)
It takes around 7h 60m to get from Kauai and Santa Barbera by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Kauai to Santa Barbera is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 60m and will set you back approx $540.
The cheapest way to travel between Kauai and Santa Barbera is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around $275 for a standard one-way ticket.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kauai to Santa Barbera. We recommend that you take the bus to Lihue Airport A then fly from Lihue (LIH) to Santa Barbara (SBA). instead which will take 7h 60m.
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.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kauai to Santa Barbera is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around $540.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 7h 60m | $540 | every 4 hours | 4,412km (2,742 miles) |
Bus to Lihue Airport A, plane | 9h 30m | $275 | every 4 hours | 4,417km (2,745 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 10hrs | $520 | 5 times a day | 4,642km (2,884 miles) |
Bus to Lihue Airport A, plane | 9h 40m | $625 | 3 times a week | 4,460km (2,771 miles) |
Bus to Lihue Airport A, plane and train | 12h 55m | $475 | 4 times a day | 4,725km (2,936 miles) |
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The following major airports near Santa Barbera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.