There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Sorrento Valley by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain OC Line / ...
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
3h 54m$13–22Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Irvine to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 22m$28–60Drive 71.2 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Sorrento Valleycar 71.2 mi
1h 15m$13–19Line 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 Diegobus FlixBus 2017 / ...
4h 6m$16–28Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Irvine to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Plaza St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
4h 26m$24–52
Irvine to Sorrento Valley by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Sorrento Valley is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Sorrento Valley is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Sorrento Valley. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Mira Mesa Bl & Pacific Heights Bl via Santa Ana Bus Stop and UTC Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Sorrento Valley station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Sorrento Valley Station via Irvine and Solana Beach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Irvine and Sorrento Valley is 78 miles. The road distance is 71.6 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Sorrento Valley without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $13 - $23.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Irvine to Sorrento Valley, including transfers.
Irvine to Sorrento Valley bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to Sorrento Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Sorrento Valley is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $28 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus, which costs $16 - $28 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Sorrento Valley, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–40 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Mira Mesa Bl & Pacific Heights Bl via Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, UTC Station, and UTC Transit Center in around 4h 6m.
- 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Irvine to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Hwy 101 & Plaza St to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Sorrento Valley bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
Irvine to Sorrento Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Sorrento Valley is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Irvine to Sorrento Valley.
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