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How to get fromIrvine to Mission Valleyby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Mission Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 59m
    $25–58
  2. Line 53 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus bus 53
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0901 / ...
    3h 57m
    $15–25
  3. Drive  79.7 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Mission Valleycar car 79.7 mi
    1h 23m
    $15–21

Irvine to Mission Valley by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Mission Valley, 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 Main-Harvard to Hazard Center Station via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 3h 57m.

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