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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | UC Santa Barbara | Irvine Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
| UC Santa Barbara | Irvine Station | No tags | |||||
| UC Santa Barbara | Irvine Station | No tags | |||||
| UC Santa Barbara | Irvine Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Irvine
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.
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Based on 5608 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 $60
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to Irvine, US by bus
How far is Santa Barbara from Irvine?
The distance between Santa Barbara and Irvine is around 190 km (118 miles).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $57To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Irvine, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $57 to $94 for a bus 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 $57 which is on 2025-11-30.
What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Irvine, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
