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

The distance between Salt Lake City and Santa Barbera is around 671 miles (1,079km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Salt Lake 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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Fly

Fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Santa Barbara (SBA).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    $235
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

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Bus via Parowan

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

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $135
Operated by

Greyhound USA

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $130
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Distance779 miles (1,253km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salt Lake City and Santa Barbera

There are several options for getting from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbera by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $25 and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $235.

The distance between Salt Lake City and Santa Barbera is around 671 miles (1,079km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 588 miles (947km)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Salt Lake City and Santa Barbera by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbera is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx $235.

The cheapest way to travel between Salt Lake City and Santa Barbera, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $25 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Salt Lake City and Santa Barbera. We recommend that you fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Santa Barbara (SBA). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salt Lake City and Santa Barbera. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salt Lake City Downtown and Las Vegas Downtown. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.

Flixbus USA, Amtrak and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Salt Lake City and Santa Barbera. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salt Lake City and Santa Barbera. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA) - via Las Vegas (LAS). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbera. There is however a flight that goes via Las Vegas (LAS). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbera typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 Salt Lake City and Santa Barbera. The distance is around 779 miles (1,253km) by road and it will take around 12h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbera is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around $235.

How do I get from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbera

Compare travel optionsbetween Salt Lake City and Santa Barbera

Transport options from Salt Lake City to Santa Barbera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 50m
$235
every 4 hours1,080km (671 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
$590
every 4 hours1,079km (671 miles)
Plane and Bus5hrs
$210
every 4 hours1,120km (696 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train6h 45m
$225
every 4 hours1,141km (709 miles)
Bus via Parowan + 1 similar
17h 15m
$135
3 times a week1,309km (814 miles)
Bus18h 30m
$25
once daily1,413km (878 miles)
Bus and Train
16h 50m
$130
twice daily1,291km (802 miles)
Drive
12h 10m
$77
on demand1,253km (779 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