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The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA

Showing times and prices for Jul 11

Cheapest price

$50

Average price

$50

Fastest journey

4 h 26 m

Average duration

4 h 26 m

Trains per day

Distance

192 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Barbara, CA for Irvine, CA on Fri, Jul 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 192 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .

On Fri, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 4 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

09:45PM4h26

Santa Barbara, CA

02:11AMIrvine, CA

$501One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €35, and a bus costs an average of €32.

Distance: 118 miles (191 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€36 Average price Cheapest	€42 Average price
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

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

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Trains from Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $40 (€32)

Distance

118 miles (191 km)

Average train duration

4h 27m

Cheapest ticket price

$44 (€35)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

4h 18m

First train

05:49

Last train

18:57

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $40 (€32)

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

For as little as $36 (€29) you can travel by train to Irvine, CA from 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 from Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: $36
Amtrak frequency: 3 a day

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

FAQs: Travel by train from Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, 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 Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA can start from as little as $35 (€28) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA is $42 (€34); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA train time is 4 h 21 min covering the 118 mile (191 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA leaves at 5: 49 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA leaves at 11: 10 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA without having to change trains with Amtrak. There are 8 direct trains from Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip between Santa Barbara, CA and Irvine, CA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 10 PM.

A trip to Irvine, CA from Santa Barbara, CA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 21 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Santa Barbara, CA and Irvine, CA including taking a train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Santa Barbara, CA to Irvine, CA

Santa Barbara

Irvine

The major train station for departures in Santa Barbara is Goleta Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Goleta Station for your trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine.

Goleta Station Parking