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Seven ways to Travel from Washington to Santa Barbara

Composite routes from Washington to Santa Barbara

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$701.63

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.16–$318.92

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$892.98
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$829.20
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$956.76
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$523.03

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$548.54
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$472.00
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$561.30
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$382.71

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$956.76
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$829.20
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
10h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.41–$956.76
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$472.00
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$548.54

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$446.49
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$956.76

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$701.63
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$625.09
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$280.65–$765.41
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$446.49
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$510.27
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$535.79

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$280.65
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
43h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63
Train from Los Angeles to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.31–$95.68
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.58–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$382.71

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$10.21

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Mcpherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.93–$95.68
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$382.71
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$153.08–$829.20

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:
$11.48–$53.58

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Santa Barbara is to subway and fly and bus which costs $163.04 - $423.91 and takes 10h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 10h and costs $315.22 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Chicago Union Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

How far is it from Washington to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Washington and Santa Barbara is 3836 km. The road distance is 4409.2 km.

How do I travel from Washington to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 2 days 17h and costs $250 - $923.91 .

How long does it take to get from Washington to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 10h to get from Washington to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Santa Barbara bus from?

Washington to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Santa Barbara train from?

Washington to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Washington to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 10h and costs $315.22 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $923.91 and takes 2 days 17h, you could also bus, which costs $195.65 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 18h.

Where does the Washington to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Washington to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Washington and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 3h behind Washington. It is currently 02:54 in Washington and 23:54 in Santa Barbara.

Where does the Washington to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Washington to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Santa Barbara is 4409 km. It takes approximately 43h 33m to drive from Washington to Santa Barbara.

Which airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Airport?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Santa Barbara?

Book your Washington to Santa Barbara train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Washington to Santa Barbara?

Book your Washington to Santa Barbara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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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