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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 an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, while a coach costs an average of £45.
Distance: 123 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA
Compare the available ways to get from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA:
A train is £24 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average £45.
Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 20m.
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£3. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 29m 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 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.
23:55 1h35 San Diego, CA 1:30 Irvine, CA £21 1 One-way 0 changes
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23:55 1h35 San Diego, CA 1:30 Irvine, CA £21 1 One-way 0 changes
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23:55 1h35 San Diego, CA 1:30 Irvine, CA £21 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
18:55 2h25 San Diego, CA 21:20 Irvine, CA £21 1 One-way 0 changes
13:45 1h55 San Diego, CA 15:40 Irvine, CA £21 1 One-way 0 changes19:55 2h25 San Diego, CA 22:20 Irvine, CA £22 1 One-way 0 changes
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FAQs: San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA:
A train is £24 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average £45.
Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 10 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 Irvine, UCI Crawford Hall (West Peltason Dr), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Irvine, CA by train.
- Travel with Futura Net, FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound to go to Irvine, CA by coach.
- 24 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 9 direct coaches per day with Futura Net, FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound.
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