The average train between Irvine and Mission Valley takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Irvine to Mission Valley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Irvine and Mission Valley. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Mission Valley at 9:15 PM. All services require a transfer at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Mission Valley. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Mission Valley station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Irvine to Mission Valley train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Mission Valley train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between Irvine and Mission Valley is 117.8 km. The road distance is 141 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 40m.