There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Santa Paula by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 13m$28–57Drive 106.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Santa Paulacar 106.2 mi
1h 56m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angelesbus Lxus 3126 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oxnardbus Lxus 3123
7h 24m$58–87Line 53 bus, train, line 6 bus, line 60 bus
- Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
- Take the train from Anaheim to Oxnardtrain
- Take the bus from Otc to Mills & Telegraphbus 6
- Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Santa Paula City Hallbus 60
7h 42m$29–63
Irvine to Santa Paula by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Santa Paula is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Santa Paula is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Santa Paula. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Ana, Los Angeles and Oxnard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Santa Paula. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Oxnard via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Irvine and Santa Paula is 120 miles. The road distance is 106.8 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Santa Paula without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Irvine to Santa Paula, including transfers.
Irvine to Santa Paula bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Santa Ana station.
Irvine to Santa Paula train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Santa Paula is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Santa Paula, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Oxnard, and Oxnard in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and Oxnard in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $26–40
Bus from Los Angeles to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $27–40
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Santa Paula bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Irvine to Santa Paula train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Santa Paula is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Irvine to Santa Paula.
There are 171+ hotels available in Santa Paula.






