There are 4 ways to get from Montecito to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustinOC Line
5h 5m$58–144Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustinOC Line
6h 20m$24–100Drive 130.9 mi
- Drive from Montecito to Irvine130.9 mi
2h 21m$24–35Bus, train via Camarillo
- Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo station81 / ...
- Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to AnaheimPacific Surfliner
8h 18m$30–35
Montecito to Irvine by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montecito to Irvine is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Montecito to Irvine is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Montecito and Irvine is 147 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.
The best way to get from Montecito to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Montecito to Irvine, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Montecito to Irvine is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Montecito to Irvine.
There are 1362+ hotels available in Irvine.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Camarillo Amtrak to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- 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
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- ridercomments@goventura.org
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.goventura.org
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide












