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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara (Station) and Riverside takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara (Station) to Riverside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 39m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
$79
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Santa Barbara (Station) to Riverside train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Santa Barbara (Station) and Riverside. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara (Station) is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Riverside at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 13m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 14m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 23m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 13m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 14m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 23m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 9m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains8h 3m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 50m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains8h 3m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMetrolink Trains14h 3m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 13m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 14m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 23m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 13m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 14m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 23m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 13m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 14m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 23m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains5h 9m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara (Station) to Riverside? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Riverside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

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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