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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 an average ticket price of zł106 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł106, while a train costs an average of zł110.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł110 Average price | zł106 Average price Cheapest | zł68 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 zł4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average zł110.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
Tickets start at around zł110 compared to roughly zł68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-42.56. The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
06:29 AM1h05Irvine, CA7:34 AMSan Diego, CAzł1541One-way0 transfers
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- 06:29 AM1h05Irvine, CA7:34 AMSan Diego, CAzł1541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 06:29 AM1h05Irvine, CA7:34 AMSan Diego, CAzł1541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 09:14 PM1h05Irvine, CA10:19 PMSan Diego, CAzł1541One-way0 transfers
- 08:39 AM1h10Irvine, CA9:49 AMSan Diego, CAzł1541One-way0 transfers
- 07:14 PM1h35Irvine, CA8:49 PMSan Diego, CAzł1841One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is zł4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average zł110.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 8 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, Infobus, Greyhound, 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 Infobus, Greyhound.
- 22 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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