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How to get fromGoleta to Irvineby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Goleta to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 24m
    $46–91

  2. Drive 142.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Irvinecar car 142.3 mi
    2h 33m
    $26–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheimbus bus Los Angeles
    6h 22m
    $88–110

  4. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SBA - SNA
    3h 20m
    $70–420

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    3h 57m
    $38–204

Goleta to Irvine by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Anaheim every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Main-Harvard via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 6h 22m.

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