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Compare train, coach and flight for Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £86, while a flight costs an average of £631.
Distance: 550 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£162 Average Price | £631 Average Price | £86 Average Price Cheapest | £57 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA:
A coach is £76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average £162.
A coach is £545 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average £631.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 36m.
Train takes on average 11h 40m.
Tickets start at around £162 compared to roughly £57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£104. The journey takes 11h 10m versus 6h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA
How to get to San Jose, CA from Irvine, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:55 11h50 Irvine, CA 19:45 San Jose, CA £65 1 One-way 0 changes
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7:55 11h50 Irvine, CA 19:45 San Jose, CA £65 1 One-way 0 changes
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7:55 11h50 Irvine, CA 19:45 San Jose, CA £65 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
6:55 11h50 Irvine, CA 18:45 San Jose, CA £65 1 One-way 0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA:
A coach is £76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average £162.
A coach is £545 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average £631.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 36m.
Train takes on average 11h 40m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irvine, CA and San Jose, CA as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from John Wayne Airport and arrive in Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA and arrive in San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA.
- Coaches mostly depart from Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) and arrive in San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Jose, CA by coach.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, skywest airlines to go to San Jose, CA by flight.
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