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Bus Riverside to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Bus Riverside to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$42
Average bus trip duration7h 35m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure05:45
Distance147 miles
Latest bus departure15:25

Riverside to Santa Barbara buses

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Riverside to Santa Barbara.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Santa Barbara from Riverside, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures05:45 - 15:25
Minimum PriceUS$42
Average Ticket PriceUS$42
Minimum Trip Duration6h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration7h35m
Distance147 miles
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Riverside - Santa Barbara

The average bus ticket price from Riverside to Santa Barbara is US$42. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Riverside to Santa Barbara is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Riverside and Santa Barbara is around 7h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 136 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Riverside to Santa Barbara can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Riverside to Santa Barbara by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Riverside to Santa Barbara, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.

Buses travelling between Riverside and Santa Barbara leave from Riverside Bus Station or Commerce St and arrive at Train Station.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Riverside to Santa Barbara.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Riverside to Santa Barbara.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Riverside to Santa Barbara.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Riverside to Santa Barbara, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Riverside to Santa Barbara?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle typeTravel timeAvg priceDaily departures
Vehicle typeBusTravel time7h 35mAvg priceUS$42Daily departures3
Vehicle typeTrainTravel time5h 45mAvg priceUS$49Daily departures2

The best way to travel between Riverside and Santa Barbara is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$42 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$42. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Barbara, choose the bus, as it will take you from Riverside to Santa Barbara in about 5h 45m – that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Riverside by bus?

Bus from Santa Barbara to Riverside

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Riverside to Santa Barbara

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