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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 1 buses that leave Irvine, CA for Solana Beach, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 91 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:14 AM1h00Irvine, CA4:14 AMSolana Beach, CA$471One-way0 transfers
- 3:14 AM1h00Irvine, CA4:14 AMSolana Beach, CA$471One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA:
A train is $27 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Solana Beach, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:14AM | Arrival Time 04:14AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:14AM | Arrival Time 05:14AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator OCTA | Departure Time 06:51AM | Arrival Time 10:11AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator OCTA | Departure Time 08:16AM | Arrival Time 11:42AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator OCTA | Departure Time 08:46AM | Arrival Time 12:13PM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:29PM | Arrival Time 02:29PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:29PM | Arrival Time 03:29PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator OCTA | Departure Time 09:26PM | Arrival Time 05:56AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Live departures
Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:14 AM Irvine, CA | 1h00 | 4:14 AM Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA
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Buses from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:15, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 5:15 AM |
Last bus 10:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: OCTA from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CAYou can travel by bus between Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA with OCTA for as low as $22 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Irvine, CA to Solana Beach, CA
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