There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to San Diego Convention Center by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 9m$31–63Line 59 bus, bus
cheapest- 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 Diegobus FlixBus 2017
3h 41m$16–26Drive 83.7 mi
- Drive from Irvine to San Diego Convention Centercar 83.7 mi
1h 29m$16–23Line 59 bus, bus via San Diego
- Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
3h 44m$20–31
Irvine to San Diego Convention Center by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to San Diego Convention Center is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to San Diego Convention Center is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to San Diego Convention Center. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at San Diego via Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to San Diego Convention Center station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Convention Center Station via Irvine and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Irvine and San Diego Convention Center is 89 miles. The road distance is 84.1 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to San Diego Convention Center without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Irvine to San Diego Convention Center, including transfers.
Irvine to San Diego Convention Center bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to San Diego Convention Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to San Diego Convention Center is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus, which costs $16 - $26 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and San Diego Convention Center, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to San Diego Convention Center via Santa Ana Bus Stop and San Diego in around 3h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to San Diego Convention Center bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
Irvine to San Diego Convention Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to San Diego Convention Center is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Irvine to San Diego Convention Center.
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