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Compare bus and train for Irvine, CA to La Jolla, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to La Jolla, 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 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to La Jolla, CA:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Irvine, CA to La Jolla, CA costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to La Jolla, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 14m by train vs 1h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $15 (€13) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Irvine, CA to La Jolla, CA by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Irvine, CA to La Jolla, CA
Trains from Irvine, CA to La Jolla, CA run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 3:50 AM |
Last train 11:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Irvine, CA to La Jolla, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Irvine, CA and La Jolla, CA from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Irvine, CA to La Jolla, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Irvine, CA to La Jolla, CA by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at La Jolla, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Irvine, CA to La Jolla, CA
Most Irvine, CA to La Jolla, CA trains use the Irvine Station to Old Town Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Irvine, CA and La Jolla, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Irvine, CA station do trains to La Jolla, CA leave from?
Getting to Irvine Station from Irvine city centre
Irvine Station is 8 km from Irvine city centre. Public transport options include:
Irvine Station train station facilities and services
Irvine Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Del Frisco's Grille, The Cheesecake Factory
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Irvine Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Irvine Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Irvine Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Irvine Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Irvine Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Marriott Irvine Spectrum, Courtyard by Marriott Irvine Spectrum, DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine Spectrum.
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