Santa Barbara to Riverside Trains

Santa Barbara to Riverside trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Riverside takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara 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: $42
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

$35–74

Santa Barbara to Riverside train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Santa Barbara and Riverside. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara 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 Friday, October 9, 2026

2:57 PM → 8:06 PM
5h 9m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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

Departing Sunday, October 11, 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
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14h 3m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 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 13, 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 14, 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 Thursday, October 15, 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 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 to Riverside trains

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Santa Barbara to Riverside train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

2:57 PM → 8:06 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:49 AM → 4:52 PM

2:57 PM → 8:47 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 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 12, 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 13, 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 14, 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 Thursday, October 15, 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, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

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Santa Barbara to Riverside train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

2:57 PM → 8:06 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:49 AM → 4:52 PM

2:57 PM → 8:47 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:49 AM → 4:52 PM

2:57 PM → 8:47 PM

7:00 PM → 9:03 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 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 13, 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 14, 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 Thursday, October 15, 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, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

Train trips from Santa Barbara

Train trips to Riverside

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7:00 PM → 9:03 AM
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