The cheapest and fastest buses from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 2 buses that leave Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA for Old Town Station, San Diego, CA on Fri, May 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct buses cover the 112 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 m 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.
4:30 AM1h15Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA5:45 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$221One-way0 transfers
3:30 AM1h15Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA4:45 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$321One-way0 transfers
4:30 AM1h15Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA5:45 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$221One-way0 transfers
3:30 AM1h15Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA4:45 AMOld Town Station, San Diego, CA$321One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
You'll arrive about -1h -5m sooner (1h 50m by bus vs 1h 45m by car) and save roughly $-9.23 (€-7.39) compared to fuel and tolls ($25 (€20) vs $16 (€13)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Live departures
Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA buses for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:30 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 1h15 | 4:45 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Greyhound to find the best option for your trip from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Greyhound to find the best option for your trip from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
Buses from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:30, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 69 miles (112 km) distance in 48m.
Distance 69 miles (112 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€12) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 48m |
First bus 3:30 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CAYou can travel by bus between Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $16 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Old Town Station, San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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