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

The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to Irvine start at $60. The average price for this train route is around $60. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine takes 4h 26m and covers 200 km. The quickest 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 serve 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 6:53am. The latest train departs at 6:57pm.

Train Santa Barbara to Irvine from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Irvine on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:45pm	Train Station	4h 26m	6:11pm	Irvine Station	Cheapest
6:57pm	Train Station	4h 14m	11:11pm	Irvine Station	Fastest
1:45pm	Train Station	4h 26m	6:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags
4:33pm	Train Station	4h 38m	9:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags
4:33pm	Train Station	4h 38m	9:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Irvine on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:53am	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11am	Irvine Station	Cheapest
6:57pm	Train Station	4h 14m	11:11pm	Irvine Station	Fastest
6:53am	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11am	Irvine Station	No tags
8:49am	Train Station	4h 22m	1:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags
8:49am	Train Station	4h 22m	1:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Irvine on December 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:53am	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11am	Irvine Station	Cheapest
6:57pm	Train Station	4h 14m	11:11pm	Irvine Station	Fastest
6:53am	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11am	Irvine Station	No tags
8:49am	Train Station	4h 22m	1:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags
8:49am	Train Station	4h 22m	1:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Irvine on December 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:53am	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11am	Irvine Station	Cheapest
6:57pm	Train Station	4h 14m	11:11pm	Irvine Station	Fastest
6:53am	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11am	Irvine Station	No tags
8:49am	Train Station	4h 22m	1:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags
8:49am	Train Station	4h 22m	1:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Irvine on December 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:53am	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11am	Irvine Station	Cheapest
6:57pm	Train Station	4h 14m	11:11pm	Irvine Station	Fastest
6:53am	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11am	Irvine Station	No tags
8:49am	Train Station	4h 22m	1:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags
8:49am	Train Station	4h 22m	1:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Irvine on December 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:19pm	Train Station	9h 41m	4:00am	Irvine Station	Cheapest
6:57pm	Train Station	4h 14m	11:11pm	Irvine Station	Fastest
6:53am	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11am	Irvine Station	No tags
6:53am	Train Station	4h 18m	11:11am	Irvine Station	No tags
8:49am	Train Station	4h 22m	1:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:06 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go 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 $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

200 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$60 - $66	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$60 - $452	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 WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $45

US train and bus 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 schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Santa Barbara to Irvine?
The cheapest train tickets from Santa Barbara to Irvine start at $60. The average price for this train route is around $60. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Santa Barbara to Irvine?
The average train trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine takes 4h 26m and covers 200 km. The quickest 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 serve 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 6:53am. The latest train departs at 6:57pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-01

$56

12-02

$56

Today

$56

12-04

$42

12-05

$56

12-06

$56

12-07

$56

12-08

$56

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $42

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 $42 to $359 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 $42 which is on 2025-12-04.