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The average train between Encinitas and Irvine takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Encinitas to Irvine. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 24m
Duration
58 mi
Distance
$24
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train Coaster
  2. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
2h 48m
$16–28

Encinitas to Irvine train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Encinitas and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Encinitas is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Irvine at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 4m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 45m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 30m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 15m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains1h 55m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains3h 15m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 15m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains1h 55m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 15m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains1h 55m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains3h 15m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 15m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains1h 55m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains3h 15m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 15m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains1h 55m • 2 changes

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains3h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Encinitas to Irvine? 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.

Map of how to get from Encinitas to Irvine.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Tustin via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3, Oceanside, and Irvine in around 2h 48m.

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