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Trip Overview

The bus between Santa Barbara and Riverside takes 24h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Santa Barbara to Riverside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24h 10m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
$31
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Riverside bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Santa Barbara and Riverside. The service departs Santa Barbara at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Riverside at 14:00:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 24h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAOmnitrans24h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAOmnitrans24h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAOmnitrans24h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Riverside? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Riverside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.6 mi
  • Duration: 24h 10m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 5h 26m.

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