There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Del Mar Fairgrounds by train, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, line 101 bus
best- Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain OC Line / ...
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 29th Stbus 101
2h 52m$11–17Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Irvine to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h$26–53Line 59 bus, bus, line 101 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 Oceansidebus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 29th Stbus 101
4h 39m$12–23Drive 64.1 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Del Mar Fairgroundscar 64.1 mi
1h 10m$12–17
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Del Mar Fairgrounds is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Del Mar Fairgrounds is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Del Mar Fairgrounds. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 29th St via Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Del Mar Fairgrounds station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Irvine and Del Mar Fairgrounds is 66 miles. The road distance is 64.4 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Del Mar Fairgrounds without a car is to train and line 101 bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $11 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Irvine to Del Mar Fairgrounds, including transfers.
Irvine to Del Mar Fairgrounds bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to Del Mar Fairgrounds train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Del Mar Fairgrounds is to train which takes 3h and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus and line 101 bus, which costs $12 - $23 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Del Mar Fairgrounds, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–40 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Del Mar Fairgrounds via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and Camino Del Mar & 29th St in around 4h 39m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 29th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 29th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- 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
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Del Mar Fairgrounds bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
Irvine to Del Mar Fairgrounds train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Del Mar Fairgrounds is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Irvine to Del Mar Fairgrounds.
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