How much is the bus ticket from Irvine to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest coach tickets from Irvine to Santa Barbara start from £32. The average price for this route is around £32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Irvine to Santa Barbara?

The average bus journey time from Irvine to Santa Barbara is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 124 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 40m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Irvine to Santa Barbara route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Irvine to Santa Barbara?

The earliest bus departs from Irvine to Santa Barbara at 22:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Irvine to Santa Barbara?

A bus journey from Irvine to Santa Barbara produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Irvine to Santa Barbara from £30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Irvine to Santa Barbara on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:10	Irvine Station	8h 40m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
	Bus	23:10	Irvine Station	8h 25m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest

Next departures from Irvine to Santa Barbara on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:10	Irvine Station	8h 50m	08:00	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
	Bus	23:10	Irvine Station	8h 35m	07:45	Train Station	Fastest

Next departures from Irvine to Santa Barbara on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:10	Irvine Station	8h 50m	08:00	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
	Bus	23:10	Irvine Station	8h 35m	07:45	Train Station	Fastest

Next departures from Irvine to Santa Barbara on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:10	Irvine Station	8h 40m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
	Bus	23:10	Irvine Station	8h 25m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest

Next departures from Irvine to Santa Barbara on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:55	Irvine Station	7h 55m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
	Bus	23:55	Irvine Station	7h 40m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest

Next departures from Irvine to Santa Barbara on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:55	Irvine Station	7h 55m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
	Bus	23:55	Irvine Station	7h 40m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest

Next departures from Irvine to Santa Barbara on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:55	Irvine Station	7h 55m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
	Bus	23:55	Irvine Station	7h 40m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest

Next departures from Irvine to Santa Barbara on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:55	Irvine Station	7h 55m	07:50	UC Santa Barbara	Cheapest
	Bus	23:55	Irvine Station	7h 40m	07:35	Train Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 18:35 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Irvine to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 4 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

4h 6mAverage duration

124 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£32 - £36	Average duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£32 - £58	Average duration4h 6m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,624 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5624 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £32

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Irvine, US to Santa Barbara

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Irvine to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest coach tickets from Irvine to Santa Barbara start from £32. The average price for this route is around £32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Irvine to Santa Barbara?
The average bus journey time from Irvine to Santa Barbara is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 124 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 40m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Irvine to Santa Barbara route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Irvine to Santa Barbara?
The earliest bus departs from Irvine to Santa Barbara at 22:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Irvine to Santa Barbara?
A bus journey from Irvine to Santa Barbara produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

02/12

£30

03/12

£30

Today

£30

05/12

£30

06/12

£30

07/12

£30

08/12

£30

09/12

£30

The cheapest trip from Irvine, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Irvine, US to Santa Barbara as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £30 to £30 for a bus ticket from Irvine, US to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £30, which is on 2025-12-05.