There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejo by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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 Santa Barbara to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 15m$87–134Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus 80 / ...
- Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain
6h 28m$14–24Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
6h 53m$25–36Drive 143.7 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejocar 143.7 mi
2h 34m$25–36
Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejo by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejo is to bus and train which costs $13 - $24 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejo is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejo. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Alicia-Marketplace South via Los Angeles Union Station, Artic - Dock 5, Katella-Harbor and Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejo. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo via Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Aliso Viejo is 157 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejo without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejo, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejo is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Aliso Viejo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Irvine every 4 hours. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Alicia-Marketplace South via Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 5, Katella-Harbor, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6, and Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros in around 6h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejo is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Santa Barbara to Aliso Viejo.
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