There are 6 ways to get from Goleta to Irvine by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustinOC Line
5h 7m$38–60Drive 142.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Irvine142.3 mi
2h 32m$26–38Train via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustinOC Line
5h 12m$37–44Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)SBA - SNA
3h 25m$70–410Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Goleta Station to AnaheimPacific Surfliner
5h 24m$38–43Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
4h 24m$47–229
Goleta to Irvine by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Irvine is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Irvine is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Goleta and Irvine is 149 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 7m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Goleta to Irvine, including transfers.
Goleta to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Irvine is to train via Los Angeles which takes 5h 12m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $410 and takes 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 25m and has one stopover.
Goleta to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
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 two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Goleta Station to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Irvine is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Goleta to Irvine.
Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport.
There are 1306+ hotels available in Irvine.