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

The cheapest train tickets from Irvine to Santa Barbara 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 Irvine to Santa Barbara?

The average train journey time from Irvine to Santa Barbara is 4h 7m, covering a distance of 124 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Irvine to Santa Barbara 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 Irvine to Santa Barbara?

The earliest train from Irvine to Santa Barbara departs at 05:49. And the latest train departs at 17:52.

Train Irvine to Santa Barbara from £31 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Irvine to Santa Barbara on 3 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:49	Irvine Station	4h 6m	09:55	Train Station	Cheapest
09:49	Irvine Station	4h	13:49	Train Station	Fastest
07:49	Irvine Station	4h 21m	12:10	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	4h 21m	12:10	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
09:49	Irvine Station	4h 26m	14:15	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures from Irvine to Santa Barbara on 4 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:49	Irvine Station	4h 6m	09:55	Train Station	Cheapest
09:49	Irvine Station	4h	13:49	Train Station	Fastest
07:49	Irvine Station	4h 21m	12:10	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	4h 21m	12:10	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
09:49	Irvine Station	4h 26m	14:15	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures from Irvine to Santa Barbara on 5 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:49	Irvine Station	4h 6m	09:55	Train Station	Cheapest
09:49	Irvine Station	4h	13:49	Train Station	Fastest
07:49	Irvine Station	4h 21m	12:10	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	4h 21m	12:10	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
09:49	Irvine Station	4h 26m	14:15	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures from Irvine to Santa Barbara on 6 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:49	Irvine Station	4h 6m	09:55	Train Station	Cheapest
09:49	Irvine Station	4h	13:49	Train Station	Fastest
07:49	Irvine Station	4h 21m	12:10	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	4h 21m	12:10	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
09:49	Irvine Station	4h 26m	14:15	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures from Irvine to Santa Barbara on 7 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:49	Irvine Station	4h 6m	09:55	Train Station	Cheapest
09:49	Irvine Station	4h	13:49	Train Station	Fastest
07:49	Irvine Station	4h 21m	12:10	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	4h 21m	12:10	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
09:49	Irvine Station	4h 26m	14:15	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures from Irvine to Santa Barbara on 8 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:49	Irvine Station	4h 6m	09:55	Train Station	Cheapest
09:49	Irvine Station	4h	13:49	Train Station	Fastest
07:49	Irvine Station	4h 21m	12:10	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	4h 21m	12:10	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
09:49	Irvine Station	4h 26m	14:15	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Next departures from Irvine to Santa Barbara on 9 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:49	Irvine Station	4h 6m	09:55	Train Station	Cheapest
09:49	Irvine Station	4h	13:49	Train Station	Fastest
07:49	Irvine Station	4h 21m	12:10	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	4h 21m	12:10	UC Santa Barbara	No tags
09:49	Irvine Station	4h 26m	14:15	UC Santa Barbara	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 18:56 PST.

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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 7 minutes and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

4h 7mAverage duration

124 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£33 - £36	Average duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£33 - £58	Average duration4h 7m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,619 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5619 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 £33

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Irvine, US to Santa Barbara 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 Irvine to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest train tickets from Irvine to Santa Barbara 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 Irvine to Santa Barbara?
The average train journey time from Irvine to Santa Barbara is 4h 7m, covering a distance of 124 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Irvine to Santa Barbara 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 Irvine to Santa Barbara?
The earliest train from Irvine to Santa Barbara departs at 05:49. And the latest train departs at 17:52.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

29/11

£31

30/11

£31

Today

£31

02/12

£31

03/12

£31

04/12

£31

05/12

£31

06/12

£31

The cheapest trip from Irvine, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £31

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

You can expect to pay from £31 to £187 for a train 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 £31, which is on 2025-12-02.