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Trip Overview

The average train between Irvine and San Diego takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Irvine to 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.

2h 36m
Duration
88 mi
Distance
$62
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Irvine to San Diego train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Irvine and 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 San Diego at 9:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 26m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 23m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 26m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 26m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 23m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 26m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 26m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 35m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 37m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 16m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 35m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 37m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 16m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 23m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 26m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 26m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 23m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 26m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak2h 26m • 1 change
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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak3h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Irvine to San Diego? 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 Irvine to San Diego.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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