The average train between San Mateo and Irvine takes 21h 47m and the fastest train takes 21h 17m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Mateo 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 Mateo and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 9:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Mateo is at 9:24 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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Irvine. However, there are services departing from San Mateo station and arriving at Irvine station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 47m.
San Mateo to Irvine train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.
San Mateo to Irvine train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Tustin station.
The distance between San Mateo and Irvine is 594 km. The road distance is 790 km.
You can take a train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Tustin via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 14h 39m.
