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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Irvine. However, there are services departing from San Diego station and arriving at Irvine station via Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
San Diego to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
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The distance between San Diego and Irvine is 122.6 km. The road distance is 141 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m.