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

The distance between Santa Barbera and Salt Lake City is around 671 miles (1,080km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Santa Barbera to Salt Lake City 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 Santa Barbara (SBA) to Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $200
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Las Vegas and then to Salt Lake City Downtown.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $25
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Distance778 miles (1,253km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santa Barbera and Salt Lake City

There are several options for getting from Santa Barbera to Salt Lake City by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $25 and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $200.

The distance between Santa Barbera and Salt Lake City is around 671 miles (1,080km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 588 miles (947km)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Santa Barbera and Salt Lake City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santa Barbera to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx $200.

The cheapest way to travel between Santa Barbera and Salt Lake City, 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 Santa Barbera and Salt Lake City. We recommend that you fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Salt Lake City (SLC). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Santa Barbera and Salt Lake City. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santa Barbera to Salt Lake City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City Downtown. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.

Amtrak, Flixbus USA and Tufesa run regular bus services between Santa Barbera and Salt Lake City. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Santa Barbera and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC) - via Las Vegas (LAS). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Santa Barbera to Salt Lake City. There is however a flight that goes via Las Vegas (LAS). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Santa Barbera to Salt Lake City typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and and arrive into Salt Lake City (SLC).

The closest major airport to Salt Lake City is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) (SLC) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Salt Lake City. Provo Airport (PVU) (PVU) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) (VEL) 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 Salt Lake City. The distance is around 778 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 Santa Barbera to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around $200.

How do I get from Santa Barbera to Salt Lake City

Compare travel optionsbetween Santa Barbera and Salt Lake City

Transport options from Santa Barbera to Salt Lake City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 25m
$200
hourly1,082km (672 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
$590
every 4 hours1,080km (671 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 5m
$210
every 4 hours1,119km (695 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane6h 45m
$230
every 4 hours1,155km (718 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 30m
$25
4 times a week1,405km (873 miles)
Bus via Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop1 day 4h
$86
twice a week1,409km (876 miles)
Drive
12h 10m
$77
on demand1,253km (778 miles)

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Airports near Salt Lake City

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

SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
International Airport
Distance
5 miles (8km) from Salt Lake City
PVU
Provo Airport (PVU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38 miles (62km) from Salt Lake City
VEL
Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127 miles (204km) from Salt Lake City