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Orange County Museum of Art
Major regional contemporary art museum in nearby Costa Mesa, popular with locals and visitors for its architecture and accessible exhibitions.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Clemente, CA to Irvine, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus |
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$13 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from San Clemente, CA to Irvine, CA:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Clemente, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
The table below shows live departures for San Clemente, CA to Irvine, CA trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:53 AM San Clemente, CA | 0h35 | 9:28 AM Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:55 AM San Clemente, CA | 0h34 | 12:29 PM Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 PM San Clemente, CA | 0h35 | 2:30 PM Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:02 PM San Clemente, CA | 0h33 | 3:35 PM Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 PM San Clemente, CA | 0h38 | 6:28 PM Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:53 PM San Clemente, CA | 0h37 | 7:30 PM Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from San Clemente, CA to Irvine, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:12, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 8:12 AM |
Last train 9:12 PM |
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Major regional contemporary art museum in nearby Costa Mesa, popular with locals and visitors for its architecture and accessible exhibitions.
Small museum focused on California Impressionist art. A strong local choice for regional art and a quieter cultural stop in the city.
University-affiliated museum at UCI dedicated to California art. Well regarded for thoughtful exhibitions and a strong connection to local culture.
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Popular trail area leading into coastal foothills with broad views and well-maintained paths. Good for light hiking and sunset walks.
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A well-known Taiwanese restaurant celebrated for xiao long bao, noodles, and dumplings. The atmosphere is lively, polished, and consistently popular for groups and visitors.
Irvine is pricier than many US cities, with higher hotel and dining costs, though casual food and chain cafes remain manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. Bartenders: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Optional for counter service.
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Most San Clemente, CA to Irvine, CA trains use the San Clemente Pier to Irvine Station station pair. Use this guide to compare San Clemente, CA and Irvine, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
San Clemente Pier is 1 km from San Clemente city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
San Clemente Pier has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at San Clemente Pier.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Clemente Pier.
Irvine Station is 8 km from Irvine city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Del Frisco's Grille, The Cheesecake Factory
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Irvine Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Irvine Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Irvine Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Irvine Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Irvine Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Marriott Irvine Spectrum, Courtyard by Marriott Irvine Spectrum, DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine Spectrum.
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