There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Rialto by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 14m$23–37Train
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rialtotrain SB Line
5h 27m$38–76Drive 145.4 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Rialtocar 145.4 mi
2h 32m$27–39Fly
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SBA - ONT
6h 36m$44–256
Santa Barbara to Rialto by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Rialto is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Rialto is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Rialto. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Foothill @ Riverside Avenue via Los Angeles Downtown and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Rialto. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Rialto via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Rialto is 158 miles. The road distance is 146.3 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Rialto without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $23 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Santa Barbara to Rialto, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Rialto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Rialto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Rialto is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $260 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Rialto, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Foothill @ Riverside Avenue via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Rialto via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–350
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
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
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Rialto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Rialto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Rialto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Rialto is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Santa Barbara to Rialto.
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