The average bus between Irvine and Rancho Santa Fe takes 5h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Irvine to Rancho Santa Fe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Irvine and Rancho Santa Fe. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Rancho Santa Fe at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 38m • 3 changes



4h 13m • 3 changes



4h 41m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



9h 6m • 3 changes



4h 38m • 3 changes



4h 13m • 3 changes



4h 41m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



9h 6m • 3 changes



4h 38m • 3 changes



4h 13m • 3 changes



4h 41m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



11h 6m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Irvine to Rancho Santa Fe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Rancho Santa Fe. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Rancho Santa Fe station via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Irvine to Rancho Santa Fe bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to Rancho Santa Fe bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Hwy 101 & Plaza St station.
The distance between Irvine and Rancho Santa Fe is 92.4 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Hwy 101 & Plaza St, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 5h 22m.