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How to get fromSan Diego to Irvine Spectrumby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Irvine Spectrum by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    1h 45m
  2. Drive  79.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Irvine Spectrumcar car 79.1 mi
    1h 23m
    $14–19
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    1h 50m
    $45–70

Comparing Your Travel Options

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Irvine once daily, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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