The average train between Irvine and San Carlos takes 14h 26m and the fastest train takes 12h 17m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Irvine to San Carlos. 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 6 times a week between Irvine and San Carlos. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 7:20 PM which arrives into San Carlos at 8:35 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 14h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at San Carlos station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
Irvine to San Carlos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to San Carlos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Jose station.
The distance between Irvine and San Carlos is 585.6 km. The road distance is 781 km.
You can take a train from Tustin to San Carlos Caltrain Northbound via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 12h 58m.
