How to get to Irvine, CA from San Jose, CA

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Compare train, coach and flight for San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 11h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £54.

Distance: 550 km

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from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA

How to get to Irvine, CA from San Jose, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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20:15Irvine, CA
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San Jose, CA
20:15Irvine, CA
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22:2012h30
San Jose, CA
10:50Irvine, CA
£771One-way
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FAQs: San Jose, 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 Jose, CA to Irvine, CA.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA is a train with an average price of £45.

This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA:

Taking a train costs £27 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £72 for the same trip.

A train is £15 less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average £60.

The fastest way to get to Irvine, CA from San Jose, CA is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 17 min.

Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 11 h 26 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 11 h 46 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 340 miles from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA.

The average frequency per day from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA is:

  • 7 coaches a day.
  • 9 flights a day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between San Jose, CA and Irvine, CA as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA:

    • You can go to Irvine, CA from San Jose, CA by coach with FlixBus or Greyhound. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £74 with Greyhound from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA on Omio.
    • You can travel from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £45 with Amtrak from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA.

    Yes, there are direct routes from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find direct coaches with.
    • You can travel directly by train with.

    Direct services to Irvine, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Looking to extend your trip from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA? Many Omio customers who go from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like San Diego, CA, Los Angeles, CA, West Carson, CA or Santa Barbara, CA. If you're looking to explore San Diego, CA, Los Angeles, CA, West Carson, CA or Santa Barbara, CA from Irvine, CA, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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