There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Winchester by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Southtrain 91-PV Line
6h 24m$79–129Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
7h 16m$28–45Drive 176.7 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Winchestercar 176.7 mi
3h 8m$33–47Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Temecula Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2015
8h 45m$33–57
Santa Barbara to Winchester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Winchester is to bus and train which costs $28 - $45 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Winchester is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Winchester. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Simpson + Winchester via Los Angeles Downtown, Front 28360 and Promenade Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Winchester. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Perris - South via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Winchester is 196 miles. The road distance is 177.7 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Winchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Santa Barbara to Winchester, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Winchester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Winchester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Winchester is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Winchester, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Winchester via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and Perris - South in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Simpson + Winchester via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Temecula Bus Stop, Front 28360, and Promenade Mall in around 8h 45m.
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
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Winchester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Winchester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Winchester is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Santa Barbara to Winchester.
There are 179+ hotels available in Winchester.









