How to Travel from
Madison to Santa Barbara
by Route or Car
Six ways to Travel from Madison to Santa Barbara
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 374 km)
32 h 32 min
3374 km.
from $185
Other
Bus
2 d 7 h 32 min
2776 km.
from $648.26
Bus, Train
2 d 4 h 5 min
2778 km.
from $402.04
Bus, Plane (Fly Dane County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport)
9 h 11 min
2778 km.
from $279.08
Bus, Plane (Bus to General Mitchell International Airport)
10 h 8 min
2778 km.
from $332.83
Bus, Plane (Fly Dane County Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport)
12 h 34 min
2778 km.
from $10.87
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$923.91
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Meadows
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$1,086.96
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
9h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$434.78–$597.83
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$358.70
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$380.43
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$923.91
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$652.17
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Meadows
Ave. Duration:
7h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$326.09–$1,032.61
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 13m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$489.13
Breeze Airways
Website:
flybreeze.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$293.48
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
43h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Train from Los Angeles to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$76.09
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$163.04
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52
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:
$9.78–$44.57
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$42.39
Lamers Bus Lines
Phone:
+1 800-236-1240
Website:
golamers.com/
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$51.09
Vangalder Bus
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$38.04
Badger Bus
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.83–$30.43
Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$65.22–$81.52
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Santa Barbara is to fly and bus which costs $173.91 - $380.43 and takes 9h 11m.
What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Santa Barbara?
The fastest way to get from Madison to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Madison and Santa Barbara?
No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
How far is it from Madison to Santa Barbara?
The distance between Madison and Santa Barbara is 2821 km. The road distance is 3319.4 km.
How do I travel from Madison to Santa Barbara without a car?
The best way to get from Madison to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $206.52 - $760.87 .
How long does it take to get from Madison to Santa Barbara?
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Madison to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Madison to Santa Barbara bus from?
Madison to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Bus or fly from Madison to Santa Barbara?
The best way to get from Madison to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $978.26 and takes 2 days 7h.
Where does the Madison to Santa Barbara bus arrive?
Madison to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
What is the time difference between Madison and Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is 2h behind Madison. It is currently 04:05 in Madison and 02:05 in Santa Barbara.
Can I drive from Madison to Santa Barbara?
Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Santa Barbara is 3319 km. It takes approximately 32h 17m to drive from Madison to Santa Barbara.
Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?
There are 203+ hotels available in Santa Barbara. Prices start at $60.92 per night.
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