There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Goleta by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Goleta StationPacific Surfliner
5h 7m$39–50Drive 145.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Goleta145.2 mi
2h 35m$27–39Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SNA - SBA
3h 20m$55–340Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)LAX - SBA
3h 29m$45–225
Irvine to Goleta by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Goleta is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Goleta is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Goleta Station via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Irvine and Goleta is 152 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Irvine to Goleta, including transfers.
Irvine to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Goleta is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $340 and takes 3h 20m.
There is no direct flight from John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 20m and has one stopover.
Irvine to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 2 hours.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Goleta is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Irvine to Goleta.
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, United Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Airport.
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