There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Goleta Station to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 24m$37–83Drive 142.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to Irvinecar 142.3 mi
2h 33m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
6h 17m$84–106Fly
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SBA - SNA
4h 32m$50–302
Goleta to Irvine by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Irvine is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Irvine is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Main-Harvard via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Anaheim via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Goleta and Irvine is 156 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Goleta to Irvine, including transfers.
Goleta to Irvine bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
Goleta to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Irvine is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 6h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $310 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Anaheim every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Main-Harvard via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 6h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
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Booking & Getting There
Goleta to Irvine bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Goleta to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Anaheim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Irvine is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Goleta to Irvine.
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