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Compare train and bus for Irvine, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Irvine, CA to San Diego, CA
How to get from Irvine, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Irvine, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:35 PM1h50Irvine, CA12:25 AMSan Diego, CA$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:35 PM1h50Irvine, CA12:25 AMSan Diego, CA$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:30 AM1h15Irvine, CA4:45 AMSan Diego, CA$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:30 AM1h15Irvine, CA5:45 AMSan Diego, CA$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irvine, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA and arrive in Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) and arrive in San Diego, CA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, OCTA to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 19 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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