There are 3 ways to get from Montecito to Riverside by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardinobus FlixBus 2054 / ...
5h 17m$51–83Drive 144.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montecito to Riversidecar 144.5 mi
2h 36m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
5h 34m$60–147
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montecito to Riverside is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Montecito to Riverside is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Montecito and Riverside is 169 miles. The road distance is 145.3 miles.
The best way to get from Montecito to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Montecito to Riverside, including transfers.
The best way to get from Montecito to Riverside is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 5h 34m.
Yes, the driving distance between Montecito to Riverside is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Montecito to Riverside.
There are 246+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Montecito, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Montecito to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and San Bernardino in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Montecito to Riverside - Downtown via Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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