The cheapest and fastest trains from San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
11 h 52 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
617 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
It's difficult to get from San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA without transferring at least once.
4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner
6642 AMTRAK · 718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK
6610 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK · 586 Pacific Surfliner
6612 AMTRAK · 712 Gold Runner · 5812 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner
6642 AMTRAK · 718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK
6612 AMTRAK · 712 Gold Runner · 5812 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner
6610 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK · 586 Pacific Surfliner
4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific SurflinerTravel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 383 miles (617 km)
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$73 Average price Cheapest | $296 Average price | $80 Average price |
12h 31m Average total duration 12h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA trains for today, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6610 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner · 5810 AMTRAK · 586 Pacific Surfliner | 2:30 PM San Francisco, CA | 11h41 | 2:11 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 3 transfers | |
6612 AMTRAK · 712 Gold Runner · 5812 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner | 4:40 PM San Francisco, CA | 11h31 | 4:11 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 3 transfers | |
4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 5:10 PM San Francisco, CA | 13h01 | 6:11 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 1 transfer | |
6642 AMTRAK · 718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK | 11:45 PM San Francisco, CA | 11h15 | 11:00 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA
Trains from San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $67 (€55) but you can travel from only $58 (€47) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 383 miles (617 km) distance in 10h 43m.
Distance 383 miles (617 km) |
Average train duration 12h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€55) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 10h 43m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest month Sep |
Cheapest day Thu |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Jul - Sep |
Best day to book ahead 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Francisco, CA and Irvine, CA from $58 (€47). 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 San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Irvine, 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 Irvine, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Francisco, CA to Irvine, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 7 days a week with multiple lots around the station.
- Del Frisco's Grille
- The Cheesecake Factory
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Marriott Irvine Spectrum
- Courtyard by Marriott Irvine Spectrum
- DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine Spectrum
- Located in the main hall
- 54 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak
- Bus: Several lines available
- Shuttle: Local shuttle services
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