What is the cheapest way to get from Pacific Beach to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Pacific Beach to Irvine is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pacific Beach to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Pacific Beach to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Pacific Beach and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Beach to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Grand Av & Ingraham St and arriving at Main-Harvard via San Diego and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Pacific Beach and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Pacific Beach to Irvine. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Tustin via Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Pacific Beach to Irvine?

The distance between Pacific Beach and Irvine is 90 miles. The road distance is 80.4 miles.

How do I travel from Pacific Beach to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Pacific Beach to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Pacific Beach to Irvine?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Pacific Beach to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pacific Beach to Irvine bus from?

Pacific Beach to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Pacific Beach to Irvine train from?

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

Train or bus from Pacific Beach to Irvine?

The best way to get from Pacific Beach to Irvine is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Pacific Beach to Irvine bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pacific Beach to Irvine train arrive?

Pacific Beach to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Can I drive from Pacific Beach to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Beach to Irvine is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Pacific Beach to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1588+ hotels available in Irvine.

Pacific Beach to Irvine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 53 bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 44m
$34–69
Line 30 bus, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Av & Ingraham St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 30
2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
3. Take the train from Oceanside to Tustintrain
4h 50m
$14–23
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 11m
$18–34
Drive 79.9 mi
1. Drive from Pacific Beach to Irvinecar 79.9 mi
1h 24m
$15–22

Pacific Beach to Irvine by bus and train (Amtrak)

91Weekly Services

3h 44mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.5 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Pacific Beach, 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 bus from Grand Av & Ingraham St to Main-Harvard via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 4h 11m.

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