There are 3 ways to get from SDSU Transit Center to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 54m$27–56Drive 86.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from SDSU Transit Center to Irvinecar 86.4 mi
1h 31m$16–23Line 215 bus, bus
- Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C Stbus 215
- Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 59m$28–42
SDSU Transit Center to Irvine by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from SDSU Transit Center to Irvine is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from SDSU Transit Center to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from SDSU Transit Center to Irvine. However, there are services departing from SDSU Transit Center and arriving at Alton-Meadowbrook via San Diego and Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from SDSU Transit Center station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from SDSU Station and arriving at Tustin via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between SDSU Transit Center and Irvine is 94 miles. The road distance is 86.9 miles.
The best way to get from SDSU Transit Center to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from SDSU Transit Center to Irvine, including transfers.
SDSU Transit Center to Irvine bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from SDSU Transit Center station.
SDSU Transit Center to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from SDSU Transit Center to Irvine is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 215 bus and bus, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between SDSU Transit Center, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $21–50 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SDSU Transit Center to Alton-Meadowbrook via India St & C St, San Diego, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 4h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
SDSU Transit Center to Irvine bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
SDSU Transit Center to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between SDSU Transit Center to Irvine is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from SDSU Transit Center to Irvine.
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