How to Travel from
Iowa City to Santa Barbara
by Route or Car
Seven ways to Travel from Iowa City to Santa Barbara
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 034 km)
29 h 13 min
3034 km.
from $166
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport)
8 h 39 min
2580 km.
from $236.83
Bus, Train
2 d 45 min
2580 km.
from $431.67
Bus
2 d 2 h 13 min
2580 km.
from $627.55
Bus, Plane (Bus to Quad City International Airport)
10 h 36 min
2580 km.
from $484.84
Bus, Plane (Bus to Des Moines)
10 h 51 min
2580 km.
from $565.67
Bus, Plane (Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Meadows Field Airport)
12 h 30 min
2580 km.
from $10.87
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$598.71
Plane from Quad City International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,146.47
Plane from Des Moines to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,019.09
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Meadows
Ave. Duration:
9h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$891.70
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$343.94
Plane from Des Moines to Santa
Ave. Duration:
11h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$471.33–$700.62
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$828.01
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$573.24
Plane from Quad City International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$1,082.78
Plane from Des Moines to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$955.39
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Meadows
Ave. Duration:
7h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$57.32–$267.51
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 43m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$547.76
Plane from Quad City International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$764.32
Allegiant Air
Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$394.90
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
40h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.08–$636.93
Train from Los Angeles to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$95.54
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from Saint Louis to Los
Ave. Duration:
38h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$140.12–$828.01
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.46–$53.50
Burlington Trailways
Bus from Iowa City to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$63.69
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$54.78
Bus from Iowa City to Lambert-St.
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$147.41
Bus from Iowa City to Moline
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$58.60
Bus from Iowa City to Des
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$76.43
Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.43–$95.54
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Santa Barbara is to fly and bus which costs $130.43 - $358.70 and takes 8h 39m.
What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Santa Barbara?
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Santa Barbara is to fly and bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $130.43 - $358.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Santa Barbara?
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Saint Louis and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
How far is it from Iowa City to Santa Barbara?
The distance between Iowa City and Santa Barbara is 2634 km. The road distance is 3034.5 km.
How do I travel from Iowa City to Santa Barbara without a car?
The best way to get from Iowa City to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $228.26 - $760.87 .
How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Santa Barbara?
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Iowa City to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Iowa City to Santa Barbara bus from?
Iowa City to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Iowa City station.
Bus or fly from Iowa City to Santa Barbara?
The best way to get from Iowa City to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $184.78 - $510.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $923.91 and takes 2 days 2h.
Where does the Iowa City to Santa Barbara bus arrive?
Iowa City to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport station.
What is the time difference between Iowa City and Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is 2h behind Iowa City. It is currently 03:09 in Iowa City and 01:09 in Santa Barbara.
Can I drive from Iowa City to Santa Barbara?
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Santa Barbara is 3034 km. It takes approximately 29h 12m to drive from Iowa City to Santa Barbara.
Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?
There are 201+ hotels available in Santa Barbara. Prices start at $56 per night.
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