The cheapest and fastest buses from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
43 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Solana Beach Station, 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 Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 14 buses that leave Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA for Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 14 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 85 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 43 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 43 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.
09:14 PM1h00Tustin, CA10:14 PMEncinitas, CA$421One-way0 transfers
07:31 PM0h43Mission Viejo, CA8:14 PMEncinitas, CA$421One-way0 transfers
02:44 PM1h00Tustin, CA3:44 PMEncinitas, CA$421One-way0 transfers
08:44 AM1h00Tustin, CA9:44 AMEncinitas, CA$421One-way0 transfers
05:14 PM1h00Tustin, CA6:14 PMEncinitas, CA$421One-way0 transfers
07:31 PM0h43Mission Viejo, CA8:14 PMEncinitas, CA$421One-way0 transfers
011:01 AM0h43Mission Viejo, CA11:44 AMEncinitas, CA$421One-way0 transfers
09:01 AM0h43Mission Viejo, CA9:44 AMEncinitas, CA$421One-way0 transfers
03:01 PM0h43Mission Viejo, CA3:44 PMEncinitas, CA$421One-way0 transfers
09:31 PM0h43Mission Viejo, CA10:14 PMEncinitas, CA$421One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Solana Beach Station, 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 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 13m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 13m by bus vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:19AM | Arrival Time 02:14AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:29AM | Arrival Time 07:29AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:29AM | Arrival Time 07:29AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:46AM | Arrival Time 07:29AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:46AM | Arrival Time 07:29AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:44AM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:44AM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 10:44AM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:44AM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:44PM | Arrival Time 01:44PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:01PM | Arrival Time 01:44PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:44PM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 02:44PM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 05:14PM | Arrival Time 06:14PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:14PM | Arrival Time 06:14PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:31PM | Arrival Time 06:14PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 05:31PM | Arrival Time 06:14PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:14PM | Arrival Time 08:14PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 07:14PM | Arrival Time 08:14PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:31PM | Arrival Time 08:14PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 07:31PM | Arrival Time 08:14PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 09:14PM | Arrival Time 10:14PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:14PM | Arrival Time 10:14PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 10:14PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 10:14PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:01PM | Arrival Time 10:44PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:01PM | Arrival Time 11:44PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Live departures
Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:25 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 1h30 | 5:55 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:01 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0h43 | 10:44 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:01 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0h43 | 11:44 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
0 | 6:29 AM Tustin, CA | 1h00 | 7:29 AM Encinitas, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:46 AM Mission Viejo, CA | 0h43 | 7:29 AM Encinitas, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA
Buses from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by train.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:19, the last at 23:01. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (85 km) distance in 43m.
Distance 52 miles (85 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 43m |
First bus 1:19 AM |
Last bus 11:01 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
FAQs: Bus from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA to Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, 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 Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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