How to travel from Palm Beach to Santa Barbera, United States of America

The distance between Palm Beach and Santa Barbera is around 2,430 miles (3,910km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Palm Beach 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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Fly

Fly from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Santa Barbara (SBA).

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Flight time8hrs
  • Typical cost
    $420
Operated by

United Airlines

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1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration2 days 12h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $410
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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train
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration2 days 21h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $365
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Distance2,764 miles (4,448km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palm Beach and Santa Barbera

There are several options for getting from Palm Beach to Santa Barbera by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around $295 and will take around 8h 15m.

The distance between Palm Beach and Santa Barbera is around 2,430 miles (3,910km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,518 miles (4,053km)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Palm Beach and Santa Barbera by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 19h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Palm Beach to Santa Barbera is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx $295.

The cheapest way to travel between Palm Beach and Santa Barbera, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around $295 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Palm Beach and Santa Barbera. We recommend that you fly from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Los Angeles (LAX) then take the bus to Santa Barbara CA. instead which will take 8h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palm Beach and Santa Barbera. It typically takes around 2 days 12h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palm Beach to Santa Barbera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in WPB ITC at BAY J, Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 12h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Palm Beach and Santa Barbera. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Palm Beach and Santa Barbera. Flights depart from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA) - via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). The flight takes around 8hrs.

There is no direct flight from Palm Beach to Santa Barbera. There is however a flight that goes via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). This services will take at least 8h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Palm Beach to Santa Barbera typically takes around 8hrs. Flights depart from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) 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 Palm Beach and Santa Barbera. The distance is around 2,764 miles (4,448km) by road and it will take around 1 day 19h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palm Beach to Santa Barbera is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around $420.

How do I get from Palm Beach to Santa Barbera

Compare travel optionsbetween Palm Beach and Santa Barbera

Transport options from Palm Beach to Santa Barbera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
8h 20m
$420
every 4 hours4,759km (2,957 miles)
Plane and Bus8h 15m
$295
every 4 hours3,910km (2,430 miles)
Bus
2 days 12h
$410
3 times a week4,770km (2,964 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days 21h
$365
6 times a week4,666km (2,899 miles)
Drive
1 day 19h
$275
on demand4,448km (2,764 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