There are 5 ways to get from UCSD Central Campus Station to Irvine by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus, line 53 bus
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus 2037 / ...
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus 53
2h 45m$15–23Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Tustintrain OC Line / ...
3h 49m$12–18Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 50m$33–76Drive 74 mi
- Drive from UCSD Central Campus Station to Irvinecar 74 mi
1h 18m$14–20Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Drbus 101
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 16m$22–47
UCSD Central Campus Station to Irvine by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from UCSD Central Campus Station to Irvine is to bus and train which costs $11 - $18 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from UCSD Central Campus Station to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from UCSD Central Campus Station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Main-Harvard via Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from UCSD Central Campus Station station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from UCSD Central Campus Station and arriving at Tustin via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between UCSD Central Campus Station and Irvine is 94 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.
The best way to get from UCSD Central Campus Station to Irvine without a car is to bus and line 53 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $14 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from UCSD Central Campus Station to Irvine, including transfers.
UCSD Central Campus Station to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
UCSD Central Campus Station to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from UCSD Central Campus Station to Irvine is to bus and line 53 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $14 - $24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between UCSD Central Campus Station, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from UCSD Central Campus Station to Main-Harvard via San Diego, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
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
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
UCSD Central Campus Station to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
UCSD Central Campus Station to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between UCSD Central Campus Station to Irvine is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from UCSD Central Campus Station to Irvine.
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