How to travel from Santa Barbera to New Orleans, United States of America

The distance between Santa Barbera and New Orleans is around 1,793 miles (2,885km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Santa Barbera to New Orleans by train, plane, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Baton Rouge (BTR) then take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $940
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Bus

Take the bus to Los Angeles, Ft Worth then Hyatt Regency Houston and then to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $340
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Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Los Angeles then take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $220
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Drive

Drive to New Orleans.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance1,987 miles (3,198km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santa Barbera and New Orleans

There are several options for getting from Santa Barbera to New Orleans by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $220 and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $940.

The distance between Santa Barbera and New Orleans is around 1,793 miles (2,885km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,892 miles (3,044km)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Santa Barbera and New Orleans by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santa Barbera to New Orleans is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx $940.

The cheapest way to travel between Santa Barbera and New Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $220 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Santa Barbera and New Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Baton Rouge (BTR) then take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. instead which will take 6h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Santa Barbera and New Orleans. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santa Barbera to New Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles, Ft Worth, Hyatt Regency Houston and Pierce St @ Louisiana St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

Greyhound USA, Vonlane and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Santa Barbera and New Orleans. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santa Barbera to New Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Burbank Amtrak then fly from Burbank (BUR) to New Orleans (MSY). instead which will take 7h 45m.

The closest major airport to New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (MSY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from New Orleans. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (GPT) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (BTR) 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 Santa Barbera and New Orleans. The distance is around 1,987 miles (3,198km) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santa Barbera to New Orleans is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around $240.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santa Barbera and New Orleans

Transport options from Santa Barbera to New Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
6h 30m
$940
5 times a week2,886km (1,793 miles)
Fly to Gulfport/Biloxi (GPT), Bus7hrs
$440
6 times a week3,097km (1,924 miles)
Fly to Lafayette (LFT), Bus7h 25m
$465
5 times a week2,924km (1,817 miles)
Train and Plane7h 45m
$240
every 4 hours2,885km (1,793 miles)
Bus
1 day 18h
$340
3 times a week3,471km (2,157 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days
$220
6 times a week3,366km (2,091 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
$195
on demand3,198km (1,987 miles)

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Airports near New Orleans

The following major airports near New Orleans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (18km) from New Orleans
GPT
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
International Airport
Distance
68 miles (109km) from New Orleans
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76 miles (123km) from New Orleans