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Santa Barbara to Irvine trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and Irvine takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara to Irvine. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 17m
Duration
142 mi
Distance
$43
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Los Angeles

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  1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
  2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
4h 58m
$36–73

Santa Barbara to Irvine train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Santa Barbara and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Irvine at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 141.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Tustin via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 58m.

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