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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Irvine
    Departure location: Irvine Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: UC Santa Barbara
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $39
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Irvine
    Departure location: Irvine Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Train Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $39
Bus Irvine to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Bus Irvine to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$42
Average bus trip duration8h 35m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure11:10 PM
Distance132 miles (212 km)

Irvine to Santa Barbara Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Irvine - Santa Barbara

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and eco-friendly way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Irvine to Santa Barbara takes around 8h 35m on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 8h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 118 miles (190 km) that separate the two cities.

Irvine and Santa Barbara are 118 miles (190 km) apart.

The bus ticket costs $42 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $42 and $43, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Irvine to Santa Barbara. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

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The cheapest trip from Irvine to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Apr 26, 2024 with a price of $39

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

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Irvine to Santa Barbara.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Irvine to Santa Barbara.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Irvine to Santa Barbara that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Irvine to Santa Barbara while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Irvine to Santa Barbara?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time8h 35mAvg Price$42Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time4h 7mAvg Price$42Daily Departures8

The best way to travel between Irvine and Santa Barbara is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $42 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $42. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Barbara, choose the bus, as it will take you from Irvine to Santa Barbara in about 4h 7m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Irvine by bus?

Bus from Santa Barbara to Irvine

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Irvine to Santa Barbara

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