How far is Santa Barbara from Irvine?

About 118 miles (190 km) separate Santa Barbara and Irvine.

Bus Santa Barbara to Irvine from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Irvine on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:55pm	Train Station	5h 55m	3:50am	Irvine Station	Cheapest
12:40pm	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	6:11pm	Irvine Station	Fastest
9:40pm	UC Santa Barbara	6h 10m	3:50am	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Irvine on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Train Station	6h 20m	3:50am	Irvine Station	Cheapest
6:00am	UC Santa Barbara	5h 11m	11:11am	Irvine Station	Fastest
6:00am	UC Santa Barbara	5h 11m	11:11am	Irvine Station	No tags
12:40pm	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	6:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags
12:40pm	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	6:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags

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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 the good way to reach Irvine. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

132 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $46	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $110	Average Duration4h 26m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $42

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Barbara to Irvine, US by bus

How far is Santa Barbara from Irvine?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$39

11/23

$41

Today

$43

11/25

$43

11/26

$39

11/27

$46

11/28

$46

11/29

$43

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 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 bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Irvine, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $65 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 $39 which is on 2025-11-26.