Which travel companies can take me from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara?

The following travel companies offer services from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara: Flixbus can take you to Santa Barbara by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara for $33 (€30). Travel with Amtrak for trains to Santa Barbara. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara tickets on Omio for $45 (€40).

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Travel Information from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara

	Distance	118 miles (191 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus, flight or train
	Ticket price range	$20 - $45
	Fastest mode	Bus • $33 (€30) • 3 h 35 min
	Popular travel companies	Flixbus or Amtrak

Travel 118 miles (191 km) by bus, flight or train from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara.

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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $43 (€39). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

Cheapest Price: $43

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FAQs: Travel from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara

FAQs: Travel to Santa Barbara 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.

There are 3 ways to get from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Santa Barbara:

A flight is $13 (€12) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $33 (€30) from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara.

Taking a flight costs $25 (€22) less than taking a train, which costs on average $45 (€40) for the same trip.

The distance is approximately 118 miles (191 km) from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara.

The average frequency per day from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara is:

Around 2 buses per day.
Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Santa Barbara from Irvine, CA as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara:

The following travel companies offer services from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara:

Flixbus can take you to Santa Barbara by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara for $33 (€30).
Travel with Amtrak for trains to Santa Barbara. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara tickets on Omio for $45 (€40).

Your trip from Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara doesn't have to end in Santa Barbara. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Los Angeles, San Jose, CA or San Francisco, CA. If you’d like to add Los Angeles, San Jose, CA or San Francisco, CA to your Irvine, CA to Santa Barbara tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Santa Barbara today!

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