There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Covina by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 44m$64–97Bus, 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 58m$12–21Bus, line 190 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Badillo St and Citrus Avebus 190
4h 48m$18–33Drive 115.2 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Covinacar 115.2 mi
2h 1m$20–29
Santa Barbara to Covina by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Covina is to bus and train which costs $11 - $21 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Covina is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Covina. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Badillo St and Citrus Ave via Los Angeles Union Station and El Monte Station Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
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 44m.
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 44m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 44m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 190 bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 48m.
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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Badillo St and Citrus Ave via Los Angeles Union Station, El Monte Bus Stop, and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 4h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Covina
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Badillo St and Citrus Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- 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
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
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Booking & Getting There
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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