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Trip Overview

The average train between San Diego and Irvine takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from San Diego 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.

2h 55m
Duration
88 mi
Distance
$32
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
2h 45m
$27–61

San Diego to Irvine train times

Trains run every 3 hours between San Diego and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from San Diego is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Irvine at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains8h 19m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 27m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 28m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 29m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Diego to Irvine? 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.

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  • Distance: 87.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $21–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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