There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Murrieta by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Corona - North Main
- Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmia206
7h 15m$43–125Drive 173.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Murrieta173.9 mi
3h 1m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmia206
8h 45m$33–86
Santa Barbara to Murrieta by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Murrieta is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Murrieta is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Murrieta. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Jefferson + Kalmia via Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Transit Center, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Corona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Murrieta is 184 miles. The road distance is 174.9 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Murrieta without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Santa Barbara to Murrieta, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Murrieta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Murrieta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Murrieta is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Santa Barbara to Murrieta.
There are 215+ hotels available in Murrieta.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Murrieta, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Jefferson + Kalmia via Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Bernardino Transit Center, Vine Street Mobility Hub, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Corona Transit Center in around 8h 45m.
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 Corona - North Main
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
- 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
- $17–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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