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Compare train and bus for Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 0m. 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 $42, and a bus costs an average of $38.
Distance: 119 miles (192 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, CA costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Santa Barbara, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irvine, CA and Santa Barbara, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA and arrive in Santa Barbara Station, Santa Barbara, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) and arrive in Santa Barbara, Bus station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Santa Barbara, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Santa Barbara, CA by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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