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How to get from Santa Barbara to Irvine by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Transit Center station to Montecito & Rancheria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 86 bus from Ada-Barranca station to Alton-Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 57 min.

357min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 8686
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center
    ID 4
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Lower West Sb, Sbcc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montecito & Rancheria
    ID 189
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    880 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    258 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ada-Barranca
    ID 3111
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton-Hospital
    ID 3163
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER and 86

To get from Santa Barbara to Irvine in Los Angeles, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Irvine Station station. Next, take the 86 bus from Ada-Barranca station to Alton-Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 50 min.

350min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 8686
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    258 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ada-Barranca
    ID 3111
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton-Hospital
    ID 3163
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Irvine

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Irvine, Los Angeles is approximately 153.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 357 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Irvine by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center).

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)
  • Chapala & Anapamu
  • Transit Center

Public transit stations close to Irvine, Los Angeles

Irvine is located at Irvine, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Umass Global Parking Lot.

Train stations close to Irvine:

  • Irvine Station

Bus stations close to Irvine:

  • Umass Global Parking Lot
  • Alton-Laguna Canyon
  • Alton-Valley Oak

Alternative route by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER and 86

To get from Santa Barbara to Irvine in Los Angeles, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Irvine Station station. Next, take the 86 bus from Ada-Barranca station to Alton-Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 50 min.

350min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 8686
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    258 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ada-Barranca
    ID 3111
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton-Hospital
    ID 3163
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

    The fastest way takes 357 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Barbara to Irvine?

    The alternative route takes 350 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Irvine in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Barbara to Irvine in Los Angeles?

    The 17 bus line goes from Transit Center station near Santa Barbara to Lower West Sb, Sbcc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Irvine station near Irvine in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to Irvine in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Irvine in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Barbara to get to Irvine in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Transit Center stop near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Barbara and Irvine in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Irvine stop, which is closest to Irvine in Los Angeles.

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