There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Moreno Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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 Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
5h 41m$79–126Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riversidebus FlixBus 2015 / ...
6h 30m$28–47Drive 156.8 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Moreno Valleycar 156.8 mi
2h 46m$29–42Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Cal State LA E to Montclair Transit Centerbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus 204
8h 18m$39–82
Santa Barbara to Moreno Valley by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Moreno Valley is to bus which costs $28 - $50 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Moreno Valley is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Moreno Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Sunnymead + Perris Blvd off ramp via Los Angeles Downtown, UCR at Bannockburn Village and Moreno Valley Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Moreno Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Moreno Valley is 174 miles. The road distance is 157.7 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Moreno Valley without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Santa Barbara to Moreno Valley, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Moreno Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Moreno Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Moreno Valley is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Moreno Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Moreno Valley via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and Riverside - Downtown in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Sunnymead + Perris Blvd off ramp via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Riverside, UCR at Bannockburn Village, and Moreno Valley Mall in around 6h 30m.
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
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 Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- 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
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Cal State LA E to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter to UCR at Bannockburn Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Moreno Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Moreno Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Moreno Valley is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Santa Barbara to Moreno Valley.
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