There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Pacific Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 3m$34–68Train, bus, line 30 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus 30
4h 23m$13–22Line 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 Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
3h 50m$17–33Drive 77.1 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Pacific Beachcar 77.1 mi
1h 21m$15–21
Irvine to Pacific Beach by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Pacific Beach is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Pacific Beach is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Pacific Beach. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Grand Av & Ingraham St via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Pacific Beach. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Irvine and Pacific Beach is 91 miles. The road distance is 77.5 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Pacific Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Irvine to Pacific Beach, including transfers.
Irvine to Pacific Beach bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to Pacific Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Pacific Beach is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 3h 50m.
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 $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Grand Av & Ingraham St via Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 3h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- +1 714-560-6282
- 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from UTC Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Pacific Beach bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
Irvine to Pacific Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Pacific Beach is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Irvine to Pacific Beach.
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