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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: June 2 atDeparture city: RiversideDeparture location: Riverside StationArrival time: June 2 atDestination city: Santa BarbaraDestination location: Train StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: June 2 atDeparture city: RiversideDeparture location: Riverside StationArrival time: June 2 atDestination city: Santa BarbaraDestination location: Train StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 2 atDeparture city: RiversideDeparture location: Riverside StationArrival time: June 2 atDestination city: Santa BarbaraDestination location: Train StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 2 atDeparture city: RiversideDeparture location: Riverside StationArrival time: June 2 atDestination city: Santa BarbaraDestination location: Train StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 2 atDeparture city: RiversideDeparture location: Riverside StationArrival time: June 2 atDestination city: Santa BarbaraDestination location: Train StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Riverside to Santa BarbaraAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 5 hours 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Riverside to Santa Barbara Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Riverside to Santa Barbara was searched and found on May 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 bus tickets from Riverside to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $39 to $56 for a bus ticket from Riverside to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-06-02.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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!
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