CA → CA · about 121 miles
Irvine to Santa Barbara train schedule
Amtrak runs 35 direct trains a week from Irvine to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 3 hours 53 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:49 AM and the last at 5:52 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 3h 53m
- First train
- 5:49 AM
- Last train
- 5:52 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Irvine and arrives at Santa Barbara. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:49 AM | 9:55 AM | 4h 06m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:52 AM | 11:47 AM | 3h 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:52 AM | 1:46 PM | 3h 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:52 PM | 5:45 PM | 3h 53m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:52 PM | 9:56 PM | 4h 04m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Irvine Where you get off in Santa Barbara The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Irvine
Where the train stops in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to Irvine
Questions
How long is the train from Irvine to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 53 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first train from Irvine to Santa Barbara?
The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:52 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Irvine to Santa Barbara?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Irvine?
Trains to Santa Barbara leave from Irvine Amtrak station.