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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: June 29 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: Train StationArrival time: June 30 atDestination city: IrvineDestination location: Irvine StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: June 29 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: UC Santa BarbaraArrival time: June 29 atDestination city: IrvineDestination location: Irvine StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 29 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: UC Santa BarbaraArrival time: June 30 atDestination city: IrvineDestination location: Irvine StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 29 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: UC Santa BarbaraArrival time: June 29 atDestination city: IrvineDestination location: Irvine StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 29 atDeparture city: Santa BarbaraDeparture location: UC Santa BarbaraArrival time: June 29 atDestination city: IrvineDestination location: Irvine StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to IrvineAmong 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.
Bus Santa Barbara to Irvine: Trip Overview
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Based on 5240 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
Santa Barbara to Irvine Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine was searched and found on Jun 26, 2025 with a price of $39To 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, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $39 to $65 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Irvine based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-06-29.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Barbara and Irvine!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Barbara to Irvine.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Barbara to Irvine, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Irvine?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationTop traveled bus routes
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