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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrum is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrum is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $24 - $40.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrum. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Irvine via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Irvine. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrum?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Irvine Spectrum is 148 miles. The road distance is 137 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrum without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $95.

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

The train from Santa Barbara to Irvine takes 4h 21m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrum?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrum is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrum bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrum?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrum is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrum.

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

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Where can I stay near Irvine Spectrum?

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Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrum - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrum by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 21m
$35–95
Drive 136.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrumcar 136.2 mi
2h 25m
$25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 50m

Santa Barbara to Irvine Spectrum by train (Amtrak)

37Weekly Trains

4h 21mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.3 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Irvine 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Irvine via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 4h 50m.

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