There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Coronado by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 36m$29–76Drive 87.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Coronadocar 87.9 mi
1h 35m$16–24Line 59 bus, bus
- Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
4h 9m$21–34Line 59 bus, bus via San Diego
- Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
4h 35m$17–27
Irvine to Coronado by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Coronado is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Coronado is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Coronado. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Orange Av & Park Pl via Santa Ana and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Coronado station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at 12th & Imperial Station via Irvine and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Irvine and Coronado is 93 miles. The road distance is 88.4 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Coronado without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $29 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Irvine to Coronado, including transfers.
Irvine to Coronado bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to Coronado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Coronado is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $29 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Coronado, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $19–50 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Orange Av & Park Pl via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 4h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Coronado bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
Irvine to Coronado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Coronado is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Irvine to Coronado.
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