How much does a train ticket cost from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to Irvine start from £33. The average price for this train route is around £33. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Santa Barbara to Irvine is 4h 26m, covering a distance of 124 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 14m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Santa Barbara to Irvine route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

The earliest train from Santa Barbara to Irvine departs at 06:53. And the latest train departs at 18:57.

Train Santa Barbara to Irvine from £23 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Irvine on 3 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:49	Train Station	4h 22m	13:11	Irvine Station	Cheapest
18:57	Train Station	4h 14m	23:11	Irvine Station	Fastest
08:49	Train Station	4h 22m	13:11	Irvine Station	No tags
13:45	Train Station	4h 26m	18:11	Irvine Station	No tags
13:45	Train Station	4h 26m	18:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Irvine on 5 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:53	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11	Irvine Station	Cheapest
18:57	Train Station	4h 14m	23:11	Irvine Station	Fastest
06:53	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11	Irvine Station	No tags
08:49	Train Station	4h 22m	13:11	Irvine Station	No tags
08:49	Train Station	4h 22m	13:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Irvine on 6 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:53	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11	Irvine Station	Cheapest
18:57	Train Station	4h 14m	23:11	Irvine Station	Fastest
06:53	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11	Irvine Station	No tags
08:49	Train Station	4h 22m	13:11	Irvine Station	No tags
08:49	Train Station	4h 22m	13:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Irvine on 7 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:53	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11	Irvine Station	Cheapest
18:57	Train Station	4h 14m	23:11	Irvine Station	Fastest
06:53	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11	Irvine Station	No tags
08:49	Train Station	4h 22m	13:11	Irvine Station	No tags
08:49	Train Station	4h 22m	13:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Irvine on 8 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:53	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11	Irvine Station	Cheapest
18:57	Train Station	4h 14m	23:11	Irvine Station	Fastest
06:53	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11	Irvine Station	No tags
08:49	Train Station	4h 22m	13:11	Irvine Station	No tags
08:49	Train Station	4h 22m	13:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Irvine on 9 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:19	Train Station	9h 41m	04:00	Irvine Station	Cheapest
18:57	Train Station	4h 14m	23:11	Irvine Station	Fastest
06:53	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11	Irvine Station	No tags
06:53	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11	Irvine Station	No tags
08:49	Train Station	4h 22m	13:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 21:06 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to Irvine

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Irvine. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 10mAverage duration

124 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£33 - £36	Average duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£33 - £245	Average duration4h 26m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5621 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 £25

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Santa Barbara to Irvine?
The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to Irvine start from £33. The average price for this train route is around £33. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Santa Barbara to Irvine?
The average train journey time from Santa Barbara to Irvine is 4h 26m, covering a distance of 124 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 14m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Santa Barbara to Irvine route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Santa Barbara to Irvine?
The earliest train from Santa Barbara to Irvine departs at 06:53. And the latest train departs at 18:57.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/12

£31

02/12

£31

Today

£31

04/12

£23

05/12

£31

06/12

£31

07/12

£31

08/12

£31

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine, US was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £23

To 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, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £23 to £195 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Irvine, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-12-04.