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Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art
Orange County’s leading contemporary art museum, presenting rotating exhibitions and acclaimed modern artists near UC Irvine.
Cheapest price on Oct 13
$100
Average ticket price on Oct 13
$102
Fastest journey on Oct 13
12 h 46 m
Average journey duration on Oct 13
14 h 22 m
Trains on Oct 13
3
Distance
550 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Jose, 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 Jose, CA to Irvine, CA will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
On Tue, Oct 13, we found 3 trains from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA, including 3 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 13 the direct trains cover the 550 km distance in an average of 14 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 46 m .
On Tue, Oct 13 the slowest trains will take 17 h 34 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.






Trains from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $103 (€87) but you can travel from only $48 (€41) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 341 miles (550 km) distance in 11h 46m.
Distance 341 miles (550 km) |
Average train duration 11h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€87) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 11h 46m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA trains for today, Monday, October 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 Coast Starlight · 5818 Connecting Bus | 10:26 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 17h34 | 4:00 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 1 transfer | |
11 Coast Starlight · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 10:26 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 12h45 | 11:11 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 1 transfer | |
4794 Connecting Bus · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 11:25 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 11h46 | 11:11 PM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 1 transfer | |
3204 ACE Commuter Train · 3768 Connecting Bus · 718 Gold Runner · 5818 Connecting Bus | 3:35 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 12h25 | 4:00 AM Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, October 13 | |||||
![]() | 1:25 PM San Jose, CA | 12h46 | 2:11 AM Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:25 PM San Jose, CA | 12h46 | 3:11 AM Irvine, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis and rideshares, and $1-2 per drink or coffee is appreciated.
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Most San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA trains use the San José Diridon Station to Irvine Station station pair. Use this guide to compare San Jose, CA and Irvine, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
San José Diridon Station is 1 km from San Jose city centre. Public transport options include:
San José Diridon Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Farmers Union, Poor House Bistro, La Victoria Taqueria
ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at San José Diridon Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at San José Diridon Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San José Diridon Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San José Diridon Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at San José Diridon Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel De Anza, The Westin San Jose, AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown.
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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