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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Riverside is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Riverside is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Riverside?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Riverside?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Riverside is 165 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Santa Barbara to Riverside, including transfers.

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

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

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

Santa Barbara to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Riverside?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Riverside is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Riverside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Riverside train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Riverside is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Santa Barbara to Riverside.

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

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Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 237+ hotels available in Riverside.

Santa Barbara to Riverside - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara 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
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit CenterFlixBus 2054 / ...
5h 10m
$30–74
Drive 147.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Riverside147.6 mi
2h 38m
$27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown91-PV Line / ...
5h 27m
$43–122

Santa Barbara to Riverside by bus (Flixbus)

4Weekly Buses

5h 10mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.5 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Riverside - Downtown via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 27m.

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