How much is the bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Barbara to Irvine start from £31. The average price for this route is around £31. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

The average bus journey time from Santa Barbara to Irvine is 6h 20m, covering a distance of 124 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 11m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Santa Barbara to Irvine route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

The earliest bus departs from Santa Barbara to Irvine at 21:15. And the latest bus departs at 21:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

A bus journey from Santa Barbara to Irvine produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Santa Barbara to Irvine from £29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Irvine on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:55	Train Station	6h 5m	04:00	Irvine Station	Cheapest
11:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	17:11	Irvine Station	Fastest
11:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	17:11	Irvine Station	No tags
15:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	21:11	Irvine Station	No tags
15:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	21:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Irvine on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:55	Train Station	6h 5m	04:00	Irvine Station	Cheapest
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	5h 11m	11:11	Irvine Station	Fastest
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	5h 11m	11:11	Irvine Station	No tags
11:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	17:11	Irvine Station	No tags
11:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	17:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Irvine on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:55	Train Station	6h 5m	04:00	Irvine Station	Cheapest
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	5h 11m	11:11	Irvine Station	Fastest
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	5h 11m	11:11	Irvine Station	No tags
11:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	17:11	Irvine Station	No tags
11:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	17:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Irvine on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:30	Train Station	6h 30m	04:00	Irvine Station	Cheapest
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	5h 11m	11:11	Irvine Station	Fastest
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	5h 11m	11:11	Irvine Station	No tags
11:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	17:11	Irvine Station	No tags
11:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	17:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Irvine on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:30	Train Station	6h 30m	04:00	Irvine Station	Cheapest
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	5h 11m	11:11	Irvine Station	Fastest
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	5h 11m	11:11	Irvine Station	No tags
11:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	17:11	Irvine Station	No tags
11:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	17:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Irvine on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:55	Train Station	6h 5m	04:00	Irvine Station	Cheapest
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	5h 11m	11:11	Irvine Station	Fastest
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	5h 11m	11:11	Irvine Station	No tags
11:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	17:11	Irvine Station	No tags
11:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	17:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Santa Barbara to Irvine on 3 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:55	Train Station	6h 5m	04:00	Irvine Station	Cheapest
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	5h 11m	11:11	Irvine Station	Fastest
06:00	UC Santa Barbara	5h 11m	11:11	Irvine Station	No tags
11:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	17:11	Irvine Station	No tags
11:40	UC Santa Barbara	5h 31m	17:11	Irvine Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to Irvine

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Irvine. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

6h 20mAverage duration

124 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£31 - £34	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£31 - £82	Average duration4h 26m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5751 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 £31

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Irvine?
The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Barbara to Irvine start from £31. The average price for this route is around £31. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Santa Barbara to Irvine?
The average bus journey time from Santa Barbara to Irvine is 6h 20m, covering a distance of 124 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 11m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Santa Barbara to Irvine route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Barbara to Irvine?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Barbara to Irvine at 21:15. And the latest bus departs at 21:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine?
A bus journey from Santa Barbara to Irvine produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

26/01

£29

27/01

£29

Today

£29

29/01

£29

30/01

£29

31/01

£29

01/02

£29

02/02

£29

The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine, US was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of £29

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 £29 to £49 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 £29, which is on 2026-01-29.