What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine?

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

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara (Station) and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Main-Harvard via Los Angeles and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara (Station) and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Station) and Irvine is 143 miles. The road distance is 134.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 4h 58m and costs $40 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine bus from?

Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine train from?

Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine is to train via Los Angeles which takes 4h 58m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine bus arrive?

Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine train arrive?

Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1576+ hotels available in Irvine.

Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train via Los Angeles
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
4h 58m
$42–79
Drive 133.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvinecar 133.8 mi
2h 24m
$25–36
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus
3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus 53
5h 27m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 6m
$45–89

Santa Barbara (Station) to Irvine by train and foot

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4h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 141.9 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Tustin via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Main-Harvard via Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 5h 27m.

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