What is the cheapest way to get from El Rio to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from El Rio to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Rio to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from El Rio to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between El Rio and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Spur & Wagon Wheel and arriving at Figueroa at Chapala. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from El Rio to Santa Barbara?

The distance between El Rio and Santa Barbara is 38 miles. The road distance is 36.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Rio to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 1h 32m and costs $1 - $4.

How long does it take to get from El Rio to Santa Barbara?

The bus from Spur & Wagon Wheel to Figueroa at Chapala takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the El Rio to Santa Barbara bus from?

El Rio to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from Spur & Wagon Wheel station.

Where does the El Rio to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

El Rio to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at Figueroa at Chapala station.

Can I drive from El Rio to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between El Rio to Santa Barbara is 36 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from El Rio to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 288+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

El Rio to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 6 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from El Rio to Santa Barbara by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Spur & Wagon Wheel to Figueroa at Chapalabus 88 / ...
1h 32m
$1–4
Line 6 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vineyard & Esplanade to Otcbus 6
2. Take the train from Oxnard to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2h 15m
$12–24
Drive 36.3 mi
1. Drive from El Rio to Santa Barbaracar 36.3 mi
39 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Rio to Santa Barbarataxi 36.3 mi
39 min
$140–170

El Rio to Santa Barbara by bus

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 37.8 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between El Rio, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Ventura County Transportation Commission operates a bus from Spur & Wagon Wheel to Figueroa at Chapala every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 1h 32m.

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