There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Covina by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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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 Covinatrain SB Line
4h 36m$41–78Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus 80 / ...
- Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
5h 50m$12–21Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
4h 40m$18–39Drive 115.2 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Covinacar 115.2 mi
2h 1m$21–31
Santa Barbara to Covina by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Covina is to bus and train which costs $11 - $21 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Covina is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Covina. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Covina Metrolink via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Cal State LA E and West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Covina. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Covina via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Covina is 126 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Covina without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Santa Barbara to Covina, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Covina bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Covina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Covina is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Covina, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Covina via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $15–25 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Covina
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.goventura.org
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Covina bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Covina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Covina is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Santa Barbara to Covina.
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