The cheapest and fastest buses from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 3 buses that leave Old Town Station, San Diego, CA for Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA on Thu, May 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct buses cover the 112 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.
2:45 PM1h55Old Town Station, San Diego, CA4:40 PMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$191One-way0 transfers
11:55 PM1h35Old Town Station, San Diego, CA1:30 AMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$221One-way0 transfers
10:55 PM1h35Old Town Station, San Diego, CA12:30 AMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$301One-way0 transfers
11:55 PM1h35Old Town Station, San Diego, CA1:30 AMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$221One-way0 transfers
10:55 PM1h35Old Town Station, San Diego, CA12:30 AMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$301One-way0 transfers
2:45 PM1h55Old Town Station, San Diego, CA4:40 PMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, 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 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $29.
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 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m 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 Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
You'll arrive about -1h -29m sooner (1h 55m by bus vs 1h 26m by car) and save roughly $-8.75 (€-7.00) 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
Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:45 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1h55 | 4:40 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA
Buses from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 69 miles (112 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 69 miles (112 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CAYou can travel by bus between Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Old Town Station, San Diego, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, 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 Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, 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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