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How to get fromIrvine to Pacific Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Pacific Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 3m
    $28–58

  2. Train, bus, line 30 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus bus 30
    4h 19m
    $13–22

  3. Line 53 bus, bus

    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 / ...
    4h 1m
    $17–29

  4. Drive  77.1 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Pacific Beachcar car 77.1 mi
    1h 21m
    $15–21

Irvine to Pacific Beach by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 90.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Grand Av & Ingraham St via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 4h 1m.

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