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How to get fromIrvine to Goletaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 3m
    $69–107

  2. Drive  145.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Goletacar car 145.2 mi
    2h 36m
    $24–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0900 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    7h 43m
    $85–112

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    4h 23m
    $317–507

  5. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SNA - SBA
    5h 26m
    $53–304

Irvine to Goleta by train and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to Goleta Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Santa Barbara Airport via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 7h 43m.

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