Find coaches from Santa Barbara to Irvine, US

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Next departures from Santa Barbara to Irvine on 2 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Train Station
Irvine StationCheapest
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Irvine StationFastest
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Irvine StationNo tags
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Irvine StationNo tags
Amtrak
UC Santa Barbara
Irvine StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to Irvine

Bus
Average priceUS$42 - US$42Average duration6h 10m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$42 - US$110Average duration4h 26m
18kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santa Barbara to Irvine

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Irvine. The journey takes about 4 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just US$42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
4h 26mAverage duration
US$42Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Irvine, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$42
Average bus trip duration6h 10m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure21:15
Distance124 miles
Latest bus departure21:55

Santa Barbara to Irvine Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Santa Barbara to Irvine.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Irvine from Santa Barbara, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - Irvine, US

  1. What's the distance between Santa Barbara and Irvine by coach?

    The distance between Santa Barbara and Irvine by coach is approximately 118 miles (190 km).

  2. How can I get from Santa Barbara to Irvine without driving?

    You can travel to Irvine from Santa Barbara by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
30/08
US$41
31/08
US$46
Today
US$46
02/09
US$39
03/09
US$39
04/09
US$39
05/09
US$39
06/09
US$39
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Irvine, US was searched and found on 2 Sept 2025 with a price of US$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 US$39 to US$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 US$39, which is on 2025-09-02.

About Bus Travel

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, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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