What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine Spectrum and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine Spectrum and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Irvine and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Irvine Spectrum and Santa Barbara is 148 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $40 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara?

The train from Irvine to Santa Barbara takes 4h including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara bus from?

Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Where do I catch the Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara train from?

Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Train or bus from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 4h and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara train arrive?

Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a train ticket from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 273+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Santa BarbaraPacific Surfliner
4h
$40–75
Drive 136.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara136.3 mi
2h 24m
$25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
4h 35m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
4h 48m
$46–223

Irvine Spectrum to Santa Barbara by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 147.3 mi
Duration: 4h

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

Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Irvine to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Los Angeles and Los Angeles Union Station in around 4h 35m.

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