There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Perris by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown91-PV Line
6h 12m$44–102Drive 164.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Perris164.8 mi
2h 53m$31–44Bus, line 22 bus
- 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 Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center22
7h 11m$33–81
Santa Barbara to Perris by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Perris is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Perris is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Perris. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Perris Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Transit Center and Vine St. Mobility Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Perris. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Perris - Downtown via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Perris is 184 miles. The road distance is 165.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Perris without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Santa Barbara to Perris, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Perris bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Perris train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Perris is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Perris, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Perris - Downtown via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Fullerton in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Perris Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Bernardino Transit Center, Vine Street Mobility Hub, and Vine St. Mobility Hub in around 7h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
- 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
- $13–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Perris bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Perris train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Perris is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Santa Barbara to Perris.
There are 136+ hotels available in Perris.










