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How to get fromImperial Beach to Irvineby tram, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Imperial Beach to Irvine by tram, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 32m
    $56–96

  2. Line 901 bus, bus, line 53 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 901
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus bus 53
    4h 55m
    $18–32

  3. Drive  97.7 mi

    1. Drive from Imperial Beach to Irvinecar car 97.7 mi
    1h 42m
    $18–25

  4. Bus, line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus bus 53
    5h 7m
    $22–34

  5. Line 901 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 901
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 10m
    $44–77

Imperial Beach to Irvine by bus, tram, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Imperial Beach, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to Main-Paseo Westpark via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, 12th & Imperial Station, Old Town Station, San Diego, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 4h 55m.

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