There are 6 ways to get from University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
6h 12m$86–111Bus via Ventura
cheapest- Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenterbus 204
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to TOCTC Park & Ridebus 422
- Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mallbus 50 / ...
- Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to UCSB Bus Loopbus 87 / ...
10h 41m$8–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
6h 18m$64–103Drive 160.3 mi
- Drive from University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loopcar 160.3 mi
2h 49m$30–43Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
4h 32m$317–530Train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
7h 52m$65–106
University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop is to bus via Ventura which costs $7 - $22 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between University of California, Riverside and UCSB Bus Loop is 180 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.
The best way to get from University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop, including transfers.
University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.
University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between University of California, Riverside, CA, USA and UCSB Bus Loop, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop via Riverside, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and Santa Barbara Airport in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara in around 7h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Flower St and 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to TOCTC Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Pacific View Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
Bus from Pacific View Mall to UCSB Bus Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
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Booking & Getting There
University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from University of California, Riverside to UCSB Bus Loop.
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