Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Riverside.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Santa Barbara to RiversideAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 8 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Santa Barbara to Riverside: Trip Overview
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Based on 5080 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $42.00
Santa Barbara to Riverside Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Riverside was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $39To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santa Barbara to Riverside, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $39 to $184 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Riverside based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-04-30.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Riverside, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Santa Barbara and Riverside compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Santa Barbara to Riverside.
Did you know?
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Riverside?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Santa Barbara and Riverside is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $42 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $42. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Riverside, choose the train, as it will take you from Santa Barbara to Riverside in about 5h 20m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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