What is the cheapest way to get from Mission Valley to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Mission Valley to Irvine is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mission Valley to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Mission Valley to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Mission Valley and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Mission Valley to Irvine. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Main-Harvard via Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Mission Valley and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Mission Valley station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Hazard Center Station and arriving at Tustin via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Mission Valley to Irvine?

The distance between Mission Valley and Irvine is 88 miles. The road distance is 82.9 miles.

How do I travel from Mission Valley to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Mission Valley to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Mission Valley to Irvine?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Mission Valley to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mission Valley to Irvine bus from?

Mission Valley to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Mission Valley to Irvine train from?

Mission Valley to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from Mission Valley to Irvine?

The best way to get from Mission Valley to Irvine is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs $16 - $29 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Mission Valley to Irvine bus arrive?

Mission Valley to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Where does the Mission Valley to Irvine train arrive?

Mission Valley to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Can I drive from Mission Valley to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Mission Valley to Irvine is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Mission Valley to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1587+ hotels available in Irvine.

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There are 4 ways to get from Mission Valley to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 39m
$32–60
Drive 82.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mission Valley to Irvinecar 82.4 mi
1h 26m
$15–22
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus 2037 / ...
2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus 53
4h 5m
$16–28
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 28m
$32–62

Mission Valley to Irvine by tram and train (Amtrak)

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 87.8 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Mission Valley, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hazard Center Station to Main-Harvard via Old Town Station, San Diego, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 4h 5m.

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