There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Bernardo to Irvine by tram, train, bus (Flixbus, 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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Tustintrain OC Line / ...
3h 57m$16–30Drive 75.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Bernardo to Irvinecar 75.6 mi
1h 20m$13–19Bus, line 53 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus 53
5h 30m$22–42Tram, train via Irvine
- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 10m$31–48
Rancho Bernardo to Irvine by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Irvine is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Bernardo to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd and arriving at Main-Harvard via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, San Diego and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Rancho Bernardo to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Tustin via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Rancho Bernardo and Irvine is 81 miles. The road distance is 76.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Irvine without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 57m and costs $15 - $30.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Rancho Bernardo to Irvine, including transfers.
Rancho Bernardo to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
Rancho Bernardo to Irvine train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Rancho Bernardo to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
What companies run services between Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd to Main-Harvard via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside 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 Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside 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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Rancho Bernardo to Irvine train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Bernardo to Irvine is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Rancho Bernardo to Irvine.
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