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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Lake Perrisby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Lake Perris by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riversidebus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    5h 41m
    $80–108

  2. Drive  165.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Lake Perriscar car 165.4 mi
    2h 59m
    $31–44

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    6h 22m
    $109–162

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SBA - ONT
    2. Take the taxi from Ontario-San-Bernardino-Airport-ONT to Lake Perristaxi taxi
    5h 54m
    $160–402

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Lake Perris.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Lake Perris, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Lake Perris via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, and Riverside in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Lake Perris via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, and Perris - Downtown in around 6h 22m.

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