The average train between Irvine and San Diego State University takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Irvine to San Diego State University. 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 San Diego State University. 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 State University at 9:30 PM. All services require a transfer at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to San Diego State University. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at San Diego State University station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Irvine to San Diego State University train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to San Diego State University train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between Irvine and San Diego State University is 121.5 km. The road distance is 151 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.