Irvine to Santa Barbara Trains

Irvine to Santa Barbara trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Irvine and Santa Barbara takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Irvine to Santa Barbara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 48m
Duration: 142 mi
Distance: $75
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...

4h 47m

$64–102

Irvine to Santa Barbara train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Irvine and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:28 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 9:56 PM
7h 26m • 1 change
6:28 PM → 7:56 AM
Arrives next day
14h 28m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:28 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
12:29 PM → 5:45 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 9:56 PM
7h 26m • 1 change
6:28 PM → 7:56 AM
Arrives next day
13h 28m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Irvine to Santa Barbara? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.