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

From Santa Barbara Airport to Uc Irvine by bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara Airport to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87X bus from SB Airport SB station to Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 59 bus from Santa Ana-Santiago station to Campus-University Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 50 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uc Irvine on the Moovit app.

350min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 87X87X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from SB Airport SB

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SB Airport SB
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 87X87X
    Wait for bus
    87X
    Southbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura)
    ID 30562
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ventura Amtrak
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    202 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus-University Center
    ID 3246
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Uc Irvine
    Walk to
    Uc Irvine
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Barbara Airport to Uc Irvine by bus and train via 87X, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 53

To get from Santa Barbara Airport to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87X bus from SB Airport SB station to Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 53 bus from Artic - Dock 3 station to Main-Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uc Irvine on the Moovit app.

378min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 87X87X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5353
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from SB Airport SB

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SB Airport SB
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 87X87X
    Wait for bus
    87X
    Southbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura)
    ID 30562
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ventura Amtrak
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    190 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 3
    ID 8363
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Irvine - West Yale and Alton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main-Harvard
    ID 3469
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Uc Irvine
    Walk to
    Uc Irvine
    2.49 mi • 51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara Airport to Uc Irvine

The distance between Santa Barbara Airport and Uc Irvine is approximately 159.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 350 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara Airport to Uc Irvine by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Irvine – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Santa Barbara Airport to Uc Irvine

To check the bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara Airport to Uc Irvine using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Barbara Airport) and destination (Uc Irvine), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Barbara Airport to Uc Irvine by bus and train via 87X, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 53

To get from Santa Barbara Airport to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87X bus from SB Airport SB station to Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 53 bus from Artic - Dock 3 station to Main-Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Barbara Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uc Irvine on the Moovit app.

378min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 87X87X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5353
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from SB Airport SB

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SB Airport SB
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 87X87X
    Wait for bus
    87X
    Southbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara and Oak EB (Downtown Ventura)
    ID 30562
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ventura Amtrak
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    190 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 3
    ID 8363
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Irvine - West Yale and Alton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main-Harvard
    ID 3469
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Uc Irvine
    Walk to
    Uc Irvine
    2.49 mi • 51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 350 minutes, using Bus line 87X, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 378 minutes, using Bus line 87X, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 53.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara Airport and Uc Irvine?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Barbara Airport to Uc Irvine?

    The 87X bus line goes from SB Airport SB station near Santa Barbara Airport in Santa Barbara to Southbound station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Southbound station near Uc Irvine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara Airport to Uc Irvine by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara Airport and Uc Irvine by bus and train is about 5 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Barbara Airport to get to Uc Irvine?

    Get on the 87X bus from the SB Airport SB stop near Santa Barbara Airport in Santa Barbara.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Barbara Airport and Uc Irvine?

    Get off the bus at the Southbound stop, which is closest to Uc Irvine.

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