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Compare train and coach for Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, while a coach costs an average of £31.
Distance: 91 km
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA:
A train is £15 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Solana Beach, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 39m.
Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£6. The journey takes 1h 9m versus 1h 4m 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 Solana Beach, CA
How to get to Solana Beach, CA from Irvine, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:14 1h00 Irvine, CA 4:14 Solana Beach, CA £33 1 One-way 0 changes
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3:14 1h00 Irvine, CA 4:14 Solana Beach, CA £33 1 One-way 0 changes
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3:14 1h00 Irvine, CA 4:14 Solana Beach, CA £33 1 One-way 0 changes
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13:29 1h00 Irvine, CA 14:29 Solana Beach, CA £34 1 One-way 0 changes
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FAQs: Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA:
A train is £15 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Solana Beach, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 39m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 11 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irvine, CA and Solana Beach, CA as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA and arrive in Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA.
- Coaches mostly depart from Tustin, CA and arrive in Encinitas, CA.
- Travel with Futura Net, Infobus to go to Solana Beach, CA by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Solana Beach, CA by train.
- 11 direct coaches per day with Futura Net, Infobus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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