There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Menifee by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
6h 41m$52–99Drive 171.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara to Menifeecar 171.8 mi
3h 3m$32–46Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Riversidebus
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
8h 4m$38–61
Santa Barbara to Menifee by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Menifee is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Menifee is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Menifee. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Palomar + Mathews via Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Menifee. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Perris - Downtown via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Menifee is 191 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Menifee without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Santa Barbara to Menifee, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Menifee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Menifee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Menifee is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Menifee, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Hwy 74 + Menifee via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Palomar + Mathews via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 8h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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 Menifee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Menifee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Menifee is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Santa Barbara to Menifee.
There are 119+ hotels available in Menifee.









