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How to get from Santa Barbara to University Of California, Irvine by bus and train?

From Santa Barbara to University Of California, Irvine by bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to University Of California, Irvine in Irvine, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Santa Ana Station station. Next, 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 15 min.

315min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
Walk to University Of California, Irvine
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Santa Barbara
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    251 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus-University Center
    ID 3246
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to University Of California, Irvine
    Walk to
    University Of California, Irvine
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Barbara to University Of California, Irvine by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, 53 and 79

To get from Santa Barbara to University Of California, Irvine in Irvine, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 53 bus and finally take the 79 bus from Culver-Alton station to West Peltason-@ UCI Crawford Hall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 43 min.

343min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5353
Bus - 7979
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Santa Barbara
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    239 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 3
    ID 8363
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Irvine - West Yale and Alton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Culver-Alton
    ID 3270
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Culver-Alton
    ID 3294
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Newport Transp Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station West Peltason-@ UCI Crawford Hall
    Ride to bus station
    West Peltason-@ UCI Crawford Hall
    ID 3667
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to University Of California, Irvine

The distance between Santa Barbara, Irvine and University Of California, Irvine, Irvine is approximately 148.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 315 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to University Of California, Irvine by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Irvine – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Irvine and the nearest public transit station is Santa Barbara Bus Stop.

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara Bus Stop
  • State & Yanonali
  • State & Mason

Public transit stations close to University Of California, Irvine, Irvine

University Of California, Irvine is located at University Of California, Irvine, Irvine and the nearest public transit station is Campus-University Center.

Bus stations close to University Of California, Irvine:

  • Campus-University Center
  • Irvine (Crawford Hall - University of California, Irvine)
  • West Peltason-@ UCI Crawford Hall

Alternative route from Santa Barbara to University Of California, Irvine by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, 53 and 79

To get from Santa Barbara to University Of California, Irvine in Irvine, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 53 bus and finally take the 79 bus from Culver-Alton station to West Peltason-@ UCI Crawford Hall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 43 min.

343min
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5353
Bus - 7979
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Santa Barbara
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    239 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 3
    ID 8363
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Irvine - West Yale and Alton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Culver-Alton
    ID 3270
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Culver-Alton
    ID 3294
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Newport Transp Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station West Peltason-@ UCI Crawford Hall
    Ride to bus station
    West Peltason-@ UCI Crawford Hall
    ID 3667
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to University Of California, Irvine?

    The fastest way takes 315 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Barbara to University Of California, Irvine?

    The alternative route takes 343 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 53, Bus line 79.

  • Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and University Of California, Irvine?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to University Of California, Irvine?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from San Diego station near Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara to Santa Ana Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Santa Ana Station station near University Of California, Irvine in Irvine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to University Of California, Irvine by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara and University Of California, Irvine in Irvine by train and bus is about 5 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Santa Barbara to get to University Of California, Irvine?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the San Diego station near Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Santa Barbara and University Of California, Irvine?

    Get off the train at the Santa Ana Station stop, which is closest to University Of California, Irvine in Irvine.

  • When is the last bus from Santa Barbara to University Of California, Irvine?

    The last bus from Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara to University Of California, Irvine in Irvine is the Santa Barbara - LA - San Diego line. It leaves the Santa Barbara Bus Stop stop at 11:55 AM.

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