What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Irvine is to bus and line 53 bus which costs $15 - $28 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown San Diego and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Downtown San Diego to Irvine. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Alton-Meadowbrook via Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Downtown San Diego and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Downtown San Diego to Irvine. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Tustin via Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Downtown San Diego to Irvine?

The distance between Downtown San Diego and Irvine is 90 miles. The road distance is 86.8 miles.

How do I travel from Downtown San Diego to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown San Diego to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Downtown San Diego to Irvine?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Downtown San Diego to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downtown San Diego to Irvine bus from?

Downtown San Diego to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Downtown San Diego to Irvine train from?

Downtown San Diego to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Downtown San Diego to Irvine?

The best way to get from Downtown San Diego to Irvine is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $40 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Downtown San Diego to Irvine bus arrive?

Downtown San Diego to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Where does the Downtown San Diego to Irvine train arrive?

Downtown San Diego to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Can I drive from Downtown San Diego to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown San Diego to Irvine is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Downtown San Diego to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1371+ hotels available in Irvine.

Downtown San Diego to Irvine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown San Diego to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 9m
$32–63
Drive 86.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Downtown San Diego to Irvinecar 86.3 mi
1h 30m
$16–23
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 31m
$29–40
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus 2037 / ...
2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus 53
4h 24m
$16–28

Downtown San Diego to Irvine by foot, tram, and bus

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 89.2 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Irvine once daily. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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