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The average train between Riverside and Santa Barbara takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverside to Santa Barbara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Riverside and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverside is at 2:01 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown station and arriving at Santa Barbara station via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Riverside to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
Riverside to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
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The distance between Riverside and Santa Barbara is 218 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Barbara via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 15m.
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