Santa Barbara (Station) to Riverside Trains

Santa Barbara (Station) to Riverside trains

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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

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Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...

5h 27m

$67–101

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, October 22, 2026

8:49 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 6:03 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 8:06 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
7:00 PM → 9:03 AM
Arrives next day
14h 3m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:53 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 6:03 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 8:06 PM
5h 9m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:49 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 3m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 8:47 PM
5h 50m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:49 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 3m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 8:47 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
7:00 PM → 9:03 AM
Arrives next day
14h 3m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:53 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 6:03 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 8:06 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:53 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 6:03 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 8:06 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:53 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 6:03 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 8:06 PM
5h 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.

Santa Barbara (Station) to Riverside trains

Trip Overview

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Santa Barbara (Station) to Riverside train times

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:49 AM → 2:03 PM

12:40 PM → 6:03 PM

2:57 PM → 8:06 PM

7:00 PM → 9:03 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:53 AM → 12:06 PM

8:49 AM → 2:03 PM

12:40 PM → 6:03 PM

2:57 PM → 8:06 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:49 AM → 4:52 PM

2:57 PM → 8:47 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:49 AM → 4:52 PM

2:57 PM → 8:47 PM

7:00 PM → 9:03 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:53 AM → 12:06 PM

8:49 AM → 2:03 PM

12:40 PM → 6:03 PM

2:57 PM → 8:06 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:53 AM → 12:06 PM

8:49 AM → 2:03 PM

12:40 PM → 6:03 PM

2:57 PM → 8:06 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:53 AM → 12:06 PM

8:49 AM → 2:03 PM

12:40 PM → 6:03 PM

2:57 PM → 8:06 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown

Santa Barbara (Station) to Riverside trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Santa Barbara (Station) to Riverside train times

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:49 AM → 2:03 PM

12:40 PM → 6:03 PM

2:57 PM → 8:06 PM

7:00 PM → 9:03 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:53 AM → 12:06 PM

8:49 AM → 2:03 PM

12:40 PM → 6:03 PM

2:57 PM → 8:06 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:49 AM → 4:52 PM

2:57 PM → 8:47 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:49 AM → 4:52 PM

2:57 PM → 8:47 PM

7:00 PM → 9:03 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:53 AM → 12:06 PM

8:49 AM → 2:03 PM

12:40 PM → 6:03 PM

2:57 PM → 8:06 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:53 AM → 12:06 PM

8:49 AM → 2:03 PM

12:40 PM → 6:03 PM

2:57 PM → 8:06 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:53 AM → 12:06 PM

8:49 AM → 2:03 PM

12:40 PM → 6:03 PM

2:57 PM → 8:06 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown

Train trips from Santa Barbara (Station)

Train trips to Riverside

Alternative transport options

7:00 PM → 9:03 AM
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7:00 PM → 9:03 AM
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