How to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara by bus and train?

University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara - Bus Schedule

The FLIXBUS 2015 bus from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara departs once a day at 1:05 PM. The trip takes about 5 hr 12 min.

From University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara by bus and train

To get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the FLIXBUS 2015 bus from Riverside (Parking Lot 30 - University of California, Riverside) station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 20 bus from Gutierrez & State station to Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 12 min. The bus and train schedule from University of California, Riverside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Barbara on the Moovit app.

312min
Walk to bus station
Bus - FLIXBUS 2015FLIXBUS 2015
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 2020
Walk to Santa Barbara
Leaves from Riverside (Parking Lot 30 - University of California, Riverside)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Riverside (Parking Lot 30 - University of California, Riverside)
    ID UCR
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2015FLIXBUS 2015
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2015
    Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus Lot)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    152 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gutierrez & State
    ID 467
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Downtown SB
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Barbara
    Walk to
    Santa Barbara
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara

The distance between University of California, Riverside, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Los Angeles is approximately 167.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 312 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara

To check the bus and train schedule from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (University of California, Riverside) and destination (Santa Barbara), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 312 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2015, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 20.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara?

    The FLIXBUS 2015 bus line goes from Riverside (Parking Lot 30 - University of California, Riverside) station near University of California, Riverside in Riverside to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from University of California, Riverside to Santa Barbara by bus and train?

    The total travel time between University of California, Riverside in Riverside and Santa Barbara in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near University of California, Riverside to get to Santa Barbara?

    Get on the FLIXBUS 2015 bus from the Riverside (Parking Lot 30 - University of California, Riverside) stop near University of California, Riverside in Riverside.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between University of California, Riverside and Santa Barbara?

    Get off the bus at the Cesar E Chavez / Vignes stop, which is closest to Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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