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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Spokaneby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Spokane by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Spokane International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SBA - GEG
    6h 59m
    $58–284

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus bus
    34h 50m
    $243–370

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    35h 51m
    $799–1,240

  4. Drive  1,167.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Spokanecar car 1,167.2 mi
    21h 6m
    $193–279

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane LAX - GEG
    8h 19m
    $116–362

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW)plane plane SBA - PUW
    2. Take the bus from Pullman to Spokanebus bus
    9h 49m
    $154–674

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Spokane International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SNA - GEG
    9h 34m
    $147–476

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus bus Nwl 737 / ...
    40h 10m
    $747–1,209

Santa Barbara to Spokane by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration34h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 936.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Spokane Station via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport in around 34h 50m.

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