There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Mira Mesa by train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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 49m$48–83Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain OC Line / ...
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
4h$13–22Drive 74.2 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Mira Mesacar 74.2 mi
1h 19m$13–18Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003 / ...
4h 24m$16–26Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Irvine to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Plaza St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
4h 32m$36–62
Irvine to Mira Mesa by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Mira Mesa is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Mira Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Mira Mesa. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Mira Mesa Bl & Camino Ruiz via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Gilman & Myers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Mira Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Fashion Valley Station via Irvine and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Irvine and Mira Mesa is 101 miles. The road distance is 74.6 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Mira Mesa without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Irvine to Mira Mesa, including transfers.
Irvine to Mira Mesa bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-Harvard station.
Irvine to Mira Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Mira Mesa is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $16 - $26 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Mira Mesa, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Mira Mesa Bl & Camino Ruiz via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Diego, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, UCSD Central Campus Station, and Gilman & Myers in around 4h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Hwy 101 & Plaza St to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Mira Mesa bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 4 station.
Irvine to Mira Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Mira Mesa is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Irvine to Mira Mesa.
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