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How to get fromUniversity of California, Irvine to University of California, Santa Barbara Libraryby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from University of California, Irvine to University of California, Santa Barbara Library by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Anaheim to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistabusFlixBus 2005
    5h 15m
    $36–135

  2. Drive 145.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from University of California, Irvine to University of California, Santa Barbara Librarycar145.8 mi
    2h 41m
    $27–39

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Santa BarbaratrainPacific Surfliner
    6h 30m
    $39–150

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSNA - SBA
    3h 54m
    $77–360

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistabusFlixBus 2005
    5h 16m
    $35–62

  6. Train, bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    7h 24m
    $89–107

University of California, Irvine to University of California, Santa Barbara Library by foot, bus, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between University of California, Irvine, CA, USA and University of California, Santa Barbara Library, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Anaheim to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) hourly.

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