There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Norco by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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 Corona - North Maintrain 91-PV Line
6h 32m$67–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Cal State LA E to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707
8h 3m$22–36Drive 140.8 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Norcocar 140.8 mi
2h 34m$26–38Fly
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SBA - ONT
5h 7m$86–302
Santa Barbara to Norco by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Norco is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Norco is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Norco. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Hamner + Fifth via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Cal State LA E, Pomona Transit Center, Holt @ Lemon and Amazon Eastvale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Norco. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Corona - North Main via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Norco is 156 miles. The road distance is 141.7 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Norco without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Santa Barbara to Norco, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Norco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Norco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Norco is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 8h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $310 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Norco, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Hamner + Town & Country via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Corona - North Main, and Corona Transit Center in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Hamner + Fifth via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Cal State La Transit Center, Cal State LA E, Pomona Transit Center, Holt @ Plum, Holt @ Lemon, and Amazon Eastvale in around 8h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Corona - North Main
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Cal State LA E to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Barbara to Norco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Norco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Norco is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Santa Barbara to Norco.
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