There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Corona by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Corona - North Maintrain 91-PV Line
5h 5m$36–73Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riversidebus
- Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to East Grand + Kressbus 1
7h 13m$25–41Drive 141.4 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Coronacar 141.4 mi
2h 30m$26–38
Santa Barbara to Corona by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Corona is to bus and line 1 bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Corona is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Corona. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at East Grand + Kress via Los Angeles Downtown and UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Corona. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Corona - North Main via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Corona is 150 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Corona without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Santa Barbara to Corona, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Corona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Corona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Corona is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Corona, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Corona - North Main via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to East Grand + Kress via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Riverside, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 7h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Corona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Corona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Corona is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Santa Barbara to Corona.
There are 201+ hotels available in Corona.







