The average train between Palo Alto and Irvine takes 21h 23m and the fastest train takes 20h 52m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Palo Alto to Irvine. 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 Palo Alto and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 9:49 AM which arrives into Irvine at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 21h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Irvine. However, there are services departing from San Jose station and arriving at Tustin station via Los Angeles station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.
Palo Alto to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Tustin station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Irvine is 573.2 km. The road distance is 635 km.
You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Tustin via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 14h 15m.
