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How to get fromRiverside to Los Padres National Forestby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to Los Padres National Forest by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    3. Walk from Santa Barbara to Los Padres National Forestunknown unknown
    5h 49m

  2. Bus, travel (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Walk from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Padres National Forestunknown unknown
    6h 6m

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    3. Walk from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Padres National Forestunknown unknown
    4h 51m

  4. Bus, travel via Ontario

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus bus 699 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    3. Walk from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Padres National Forestunknown unknown
    8h 39m

  5. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    4. Walk from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Padres National Forestunknown unknown
    6h 39m

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    3. Walk from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Padres National Forestunknown unknown
    6h 26m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riverside to Los Padres National Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Los Padres National Forest, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Riverside to Los Padres National Forest. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Santa Barbara, then travel to Los Padres National Forest. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Los Padres National Forest via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 6h 6m.

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