There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Rancho Bernardo by train, tram, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain OC Line / ...
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
2h 44m$25–40Drive 73.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Rancho Bernardocar 73.2 mi
1h 17m$13–19Train, tram via Irvine
- Take the train from Irvine to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
3h 33m$30–48
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Rancho Bernardo is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Rancho Bernardo is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Rancho Bernardo. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Irvine and Rancho Bernardo is 80 miles. The road distance is 73.6 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Rancho Bernardo without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 44m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Irvine to Rancho Bernardo, including transfers.
Irvine to Rancho Bernardo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Rancho Bernardo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Rancho Bernardo is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Irvine to Rancho Bernardo.
There are 375+ hotels available in Rancho Bernardo.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Irvine to Rancho Bernardo. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, walk to Escondido Transit Center, take the line 235 bus to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, then take the taxi to Rancho Bernardo. Alternatively, you can drive from Irvine to Rancho Bernardo in around 1h 17m.
- 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
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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