There are 3 ways to get from Solana Beach to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 6m$25–46Drive 65.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solana Beach to Irvinecar 65.8 mi
1h 10m$12–18Bus, line 86 bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Alton-Paseo Westparkbus 86
2h 41m$23–31
Solana Beach to Irvine by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Irvine is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Alton-Paseo Westpark via Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Solana Beach station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Tustin via Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Solana Beach and Irvine is 63 miles. The road distance is 66.1 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Solana Beach to Irvine, including transfers.
Solana Beach to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Solana Beach to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Irvine is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 86 bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $18–40 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Alton-Paseo Westpark via Irvine and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Alton-Paseo Westpark
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Solana Beach to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Solana Beach to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to Irvine is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Solana Beach to Irvine.
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