The average train between San Jose and Irvine takes 20h 45m and the fastest train takes 20h 15m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Jose 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 San Jose and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 10:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Jose is at 10:26 AM which arrives into Irvine at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 20h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Irvine. However, there are services departing from San Jose station and arriving at Irvine station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.
San Jose to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tustin station.
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The distance between San Jose and Irvine is 549.8 km. The road distance is 743 km.
You can take a train from San Jose to Tustin via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 12h 50m.
