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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Murrietaby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Murrieta by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Corona - North Maintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmiabus bus 206
    7h 15m
    $44–84

  2. Drive 173.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Murrietacar car 173.9 mi
    3h 1m
    $32–46

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    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 Temecula Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2015
    7h 58m
    $34–57

  4. Train, bus via Perris Transit Center

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr.bus bus 61
    9h 31m
    $46–87

Santa Barbara to Murrieta by train, foot, and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Temecula Bus Stop, Front 28360, and Promenade Mall in around 7h 58m.

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