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Irvine to Santa Barbara trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Irvine and Santa Barbara takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Irvine to Santa Barbara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 11m
Duration
142 mi
Distance
$45
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
  2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 40m
$37–77

Irvine to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Irvine and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 141.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to Santa Barbara via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 4h 40m.

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