Train tickets from Irvine, US to Santa Barbara

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Next departures for Irvine to Santa Barbara on November 16
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Irvine Station
Train StationCheapest
Amtrak
Irvine Station
Train StationFastest
Amtrak
Irvine Station
UC Santa BarbaraNo tags
Amtrak
Irvine Station
UC Santa BarbaraNo tags
Amtrak
Irvine Station
UC Santa BarbaraNo tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 4 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
4h 7mAverage Duration
124 milesDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$42 - $46Average Duration8h 40m
5kg CO₂e
Average Price$42 - $75Average Duration4h 7m
18kg CO₂e

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

Best price found
11/13
$39
11/14
$39
Today
$39
11/16
$39
11/17
$39
11/18
$39
11/19
$39
11/20
$39
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Irvine, US to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $39

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 $39 to $194 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 $39 which is on 2025-11-16.

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