What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $300 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and San Diego–Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at San Ysidro via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and San Diego–Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Irvine and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana?

The distance between Irvine and San Diego–Tijuana is 167 km. The road distance is 159.7 km.

How do I travel from Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 49m and costs $550 - $1300.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana bus from?

Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana train from?

Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Where does the Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana bus arrive?

Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.

Where does the Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana train arrive?

Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana.

Where can I stay near San Diego–Tijuana?

There are 1226+ hotels available in San Diego–Tijuana.

Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 59 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
3h 49m
$566–1,243
Drive 159.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine to San Diego–Tijuanacar 159.7 km
1h 43m
$310–447
Line 59 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Ysidrobus Los Angeles
4h 4m
$384–584
Line 53 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Ysidro Arrival: USA-Mexico Borderbus FlixBus 2037
4h 15m
$334–534

Irvine to San Diego–Tijuana by train and tram

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3h 49mAverage Duration

$566Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.2 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and San Diego–Tijuana, Mexico?

You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to San Ysidro via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 and Santa Ana in around 4h 4m.

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