Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA train

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Cheap train tickets from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

Showing times and prices for Oct 10

Cheapest

$45

Average

$45

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

12:52AM4h07

Irvine, CA

04:59AMSanta Barbara, CA

$451One-way

0 transfers

Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 10

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
Amtrak	12:52AM Irvine, CA	4h07	04:59AM Santa Barbara, CA	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

Showing times and prices for Oct 10

Fastest Journey

4 h 7 m

Average

4 h 7 m

Trains per day

Distance

192 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Irvine, CA for Santa Barbara, CA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

12:52AM4h07

Irvine, CA

04:59AMSanta Barbara, CA

$451One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

Distance	118 miles (191 km)
Average train duration	3 h 57 min
Average train ticket price	$45 (€38)
Direct train	No
Train companies	Amtrak

Trains from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA cover the 118 miles (191 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 57 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $45 (€38), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $40 (€34).

Train providers: Amtrak from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA trains

For as little as $44 (€38) you can travel by train from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA with Amtrak. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey between Irvine, CA and Santa Barbara, CA.

Train information from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 3 h 57 min
Cheapest Price: $44

FAQs: Trains from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA can start from as little as $40 (€34) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is $45 (€38); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is 3 h 57 min to travel the 118 mile (191 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The first train from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA leaves at 12: 49 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA leaves at 8: 49 PM.

For the trip from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 49 PM.

A trip to Santa Barbara, CA from Irvine, CA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 57 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is March.

You have options as you can travel between Irvine, CA and Santa Barbara, CA 2 different ways: bus or train.