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How to get fromMontecito to Irvineby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Montecito to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    5h 5m
    $58–145
  2. Drive 130.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montecito to Irvinecar car 130.9 mi
    2h 22m
    $24–35
  3. Bus, line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus bus 53
    5h 34m
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus bus 81 / ...
    2. Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 18m
    $30–39

Montecito to Irvine by bus and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Montecito to Tustin via Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Montecito to Main-Harvard via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 5h 34m.

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