Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Irvine.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Santa Barbara to IrvineAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Irvine. The journey takes about 4 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Santa Barbara to Irvine: Trip Overview
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Based on 5075 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $42.00
Santa Barbara to Irvine Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $35To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santa Barbara to Irvine, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $35 to $156 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Irvine based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-04-30.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Irvine, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Santa Barbara and Irvine, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Santa Barbara to Irvine, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
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