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

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There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Irvine by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    5h 7m
    $38–55

  2. Drive 142.3 mi

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

  3. Train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    5h 12m
    $37–44

  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 30m
    $70–430

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 24m
    $37–43

  6. 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
    4h 24m
    $46–235

Goleta to Irvine by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Goleta Station to Tustin via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly.

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