The average train between Irvine and Old Town San Diego takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Irvine to Old Town San Diego. 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 Old Town San Diego. 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 Old Town San Diego at 8:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Old Town San Diego. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Old Town San Diego station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Irvine to Old Town San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Old Town San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between Irvine and Old Town San Diego is 117.1 km. The road distance is 136 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 40m.