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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to El Rio is to bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to El Rio is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $10.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Figueroa at Chapala and arriving at Spur & Wagon Wheel. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to El Rio?

The distance between Santa Barbara and El Rio is 38 miles. The road distance is 36.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to El Rio without a car is to bus which takes 1h 31m and costs $1 - $4.

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

The bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Spur & Wagon Wheel takes 1h 31m including transfers and departs every three hours.

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to El Rio?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to El Rio is to bus which takes 1h 31m and costs $1 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $24 and takes 1h 39m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to El Rio bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to El Rio?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to El Rio is 37 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Santa Barbara to El Rio.

Where can I stay near El Rio?

There are 458+ hotels available in El Rio.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to El Rio by bus, train (Amtrak), 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 Figueroa at Chapala to Spur & Wagon Wheelbus 88 / ...
1h 31m
$1–4
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
1h 39m
$12–23
Drive 36.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to El Riocar 36.5 mi
40 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Barbara to El Riotaxi 36.5 mi
40 min
$140–170

Santa Barbara to El Rio by bus

71Weekly Buses

1h 31mAverage Duration

$1Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to El Rio.

Launch map view

Distance: 38.1 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

Ventura County Transportation Commission operates a bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Spur & Wagon Wheel every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oxnard every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–22 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.