What is the cheapest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara is to bus which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between University of California, Riverside and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between University of California, Riverside and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Where do I catch the University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara bus from?

University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.

Where do I catch the University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara train from?

University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 37m.

How do I get a bus ticket from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara?

Book your University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Q: How far is it from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara?

The distance between University of California, Riverside and Santa Barbara is 170 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.

Q: How long does it take to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

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There are 4 ways to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
4h 50m
$27–47
Train
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
6h 37m
$40–86
Drive 149.8 mi
1. Drive from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbaracar 149.8 mi
2h 38m
$28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Barbarabus Ans 6238
6h 23m

University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara by foot and bus

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Distance: 169.5 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between University of California, Riverside, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 6h 37m.

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