There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to San Diego Safari Park by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), 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
3h 37m$13–24Line 59 bus, bus, line 303 bus, line 305 bus, line 371 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 to Oceansidebus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus 305
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 15 to Hwy 78 & Safari Park Outside Gatebus 371
6h 26m$13–27Drive 72.7 mi
- Drive from Irvine to San Diego Safari Parkcar 72.7 mi
1h 19m$14–20Train, tram via Irvine
- Take the train from Irvine to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
4h 25m$18–32
Irvine to San Diego Safari Park by train, tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to San Diego Safari Park is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to San Diego Safari Park is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to San Diego Safari Park. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Hwy 78 & Safari Park Outside Gate via Santa Ana, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Vista Transit Center Stall 7 and Escondido Transit Center Stall 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to San Diego Safari Park. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Irvine and San Diego Safari Park is 76 miles. The road distance is 73.1 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to San Diego Safari Park without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 37m and costs $13 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Irvine to San Diego Safari Park, including transfers.
Irvine to San Diego Safari Park bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to San Diego Safari Park train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to San Diego Safari Park bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and San Diego Safari Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to San Diego Safari Park via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center Stall 15, and Hwy 78 & Safari Park Outside Gate in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- 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
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 7 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 15 to Hwy 78 & Safari Park Outside Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to San Diego Safari Park train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to San Diego Safari Park is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Irvine to San Diego Safari Park.
There are 153+ hotels available in San Diego Safari Park.

















