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Compare train and coach for San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 123 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA
How to get to Irvine, CA from San Diego, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus15:551h35San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA17:30Irvine, CA£191One-way0 changes
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- FlixBus15:551h35San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA17:30Irvine, CA£191One-way0 changes
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- FlixBus15:551h35San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA17:30Irvine, CA£191One-way0 changes
Other options
- 595 Pacific Surfliner21:101h38Old Town Station, San Diego, CA22:48Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA£221One-way0 changes
- 761 Pacific Surfliner4:101h38Old Town Station, San Diego, CA5:48Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA£221One-way0 changes
- 769 Pacific Surfliner8:101h41Old Town Station, San Diego, CA9:51Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA£221One-way0 changes
- FlixBus12:152h05San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA14:20Irvine, CA£191One-way0 changes
- FlixBus11:552h25San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA14:20Irvine, CA£191One-way0 changes
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FAQs: San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA
Travel to Irvine, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA.
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average £23.
Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 54m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 8 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Diego, CA and Irvine, CA as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA and arrive in Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA.
- Coaches mostly depart from San Diego, CA and arrive in Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Irvine, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Irvine, CA by coach.
- 20 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 8 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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