The cheapest and fastest buses from Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
57 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, 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 Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 3 buses that leave Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA for Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 3 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 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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.
8:00 PM1h30Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA9:30 PMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$221One-way0 transfers
10:30 PM0h40Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA11:10 PMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$451One-way0 transfers
9:30 PM0h40Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA10:10 PMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$451One-way0 transfers
10:30 PM0h40Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA11:10 PMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$451One-way0 transfers
9:30 PM0h40Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA10:10 PMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$451One-way0 transfers
8:00 PM1h30Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA9:30 PMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, 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 bus which can get you there in 46m. 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 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 10m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (46m by bus vs 1h 11m 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.
Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Live departures
Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 1h30 | 9:30 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 0h40 | 10:10 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 0h40 | 11:10 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA
Buses from Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (85 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 52 miles (85 km) |
Average bus duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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FAQs: Bus from Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA to Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, 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.

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