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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $25 - $40 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Riverside and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Riverside to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Riverside and Santa Barbara is 164 miles. The road distance is 148.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Riverside to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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

Riverside to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.

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

Riverside to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Riverside to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Riverside to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Riverside to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where does the Riverside to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Riverside to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Santa Barbara is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Riverside to Santa Barbara.

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

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 327+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

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There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 15m
$36–74
Bus (Flixbus)
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1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
6h 36m
$25–40
Drive 147.6 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Santa Barbaracar 147.6 mi
2h 39m
$27–39

Riverside to Santa Barbara by train and foot

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163.2 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Barbara via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 6h 36m.

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