What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Irvine is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Irvine. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Alton-Meadowbrook via Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Irvine. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Tustin via Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from San Diego to Irvine?

The distance between San Diego and Irvine is 88 miles. The road distance is 86.7 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Irvine?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from San Diego to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Irvine bus from?

San Diego to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Irvine train from?

San Diego to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Diego to Irvine?

The best way to get from San Diego to Irvine is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the San Diego to Irvine bus arrive?

San Diego to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Where does the San Diego to Irvine train arrive?

San Diego to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Irvine is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from San Diego to Irvine.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Irvine?

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How do I get a bus ticket from San Diego to Irvine?

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Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1536+ hotels available in Irvine.

San Diego to Irvine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 53 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 45m
$33–63
Drive 86.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to Irvinecar 86.2 mi
1h 30m
$16–23
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 7m
$30–41
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus 53
4h 5m
$18–28

San Diego to Irvine by train (Amtrak)

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2h 45mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.9 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Irvine once daily. Tickets cost $28–40 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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