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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Main-Harvard via Los Angeles and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Irvine is 143 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Irvine without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 4h 58m and costs $40 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Santa Barbara to Irvine, including transfers.

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

Santa Barbara to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Irvine is to train via Los Angeles which takes 4h 58m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Irvine bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Irvine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Irvine is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Santa Barbara to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1368+ hotels available in Irvine.

Santa Barbara to Irvine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 53 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), 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 via Los Angeles
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustinOC Line
4h 58m
$41–120
Drive 134 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Irvine134 mi
2h 24m
$25–36
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheim
3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvard53
5h 27m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to AnaheimPacific Surfliner
5h 10m
$37–97

Santa Barbara to Irvine by train and foot

44Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Irvine.

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Distance: 141.9 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Tustin via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Main-Harvard via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 5h 27m.

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