How to travel from Santa Fe to Santa Barbera, United States of America

The distance between Santa Fe and Santa Barbera is around 838 miles (1,348km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Santa Fe to Santa Barbera by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Santa BarberaSanta Fe if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Santa Fe (SAF) to Santa Barbara (SBA).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $375
Operated by

American Airlines

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Downtown Albuquerque then Los Angeles and then to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration20h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $155
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Albuquerque International Sunport Drop-Off then Los Angeles and then to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $180
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Santa Barbara.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Distance936 miles (1,507km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santa Fe and Santa Barbera

There are several options for getting from Santa Fe to Santa Barbera by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $155 and will take around 20h 40m. 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 $375.

The distance between Santa Fe and Santa Barbera is around 838 miles (1,348km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 894 miles (1,438km)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Santa Fe and Santa Barbera by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santa Fe to Santa Barbera is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx $375.

The cheapest way to travel between Santa Fe and Santa Barbera, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $155 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santa Fe and Santa Barbera. It typically takes around 20h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santa Fe to Santa Barbera. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Downtown Albuquerque and Los Angeles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 40m.

Rio Metro Regional Transit District and Amtrak run train services between Santa Fe and Santa Barbera. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Santa Fe and Santa Barbera. It typically takes around 21h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santa Fe to Santa Barbera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albuquerque International Sunport Drop-Off, A.T.C. and Los Angeles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 15m.

Groome Transportation and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Santa Fe and Santa Barbera. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 21h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Santa Fe and Santa Barbera. Flights depart from Santa Fe (SAF) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA) - via Phoenix (PHX). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Santa Fe to Santa Barbera. There is however a flight that goes via Phoenix (PHX). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Santa Fe to Santa Barbera typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Santa Fe (SAF) 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 Santa Fe and Santa Barbera. The distance is around 936 miles (1,507km) by road and it will take around 14h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santa Fe to Santa Barbera is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around $375.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santa Fe and Santa Barbera

Transport options from Santa Fe to Santa Barbera
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
$375
every 4 hours1,355km (842 miles)
Plane and Train5h 55m
$350
every 4 hours1,348km (838 miles)
Train
20h 40m
$155
once daily1,709km (1,062 miles)
Bus
21h 15m
$180
3 times a week1,656km (1,029 miles)
Drive
14h 30m
$95
on demand1,507km (936 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