There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Hemet 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 Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
7h 2m$46–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Temecula Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mallbus 79
9h 9m$33–56Drive 180.1 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Hemetcar 180.1 mi
3h 14m$33–48
Santa Barbara to Hemet by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Hemet is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Hemet is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Hemet. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall via Los Angeles Downtown, Front 28360 and Promenade Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Hemet. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Perris - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Hemet is 201 miles. The road distance is 181.2 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Hemet without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Santa Barbara to Hemet, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Hemet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Hemet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Hemet is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Hemet, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Lyon + Florida via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Temecula Bus Stop, Front 28360, and Promenade Mall in around 9h 9m.
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 Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- 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
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Promenade Mall to Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Hemet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Hemet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Hemet is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Santa Barbara to Hemet.
There are 130+ hotels available in Hemet.









