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Compare train, bus, and flight for Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $120. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $120, and a train costs an average of $120.
Distance: 341 miles (550 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$126 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 28m Average total duration Fastest 10h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Jose, CA:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $126 (€102).
A bus is $284 (€230) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $376 (€304).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 33m.
Train takes on average 10h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA
How to get from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:55 AM10h50Irvine, CA6:45 PMSan Jose, CA$901One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:55 AM10h50Irvine, CA6:45 PMSan Jose, CA$901One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:55 AM10h50Irvine, CA6:45 PMSan Jose, CA$901One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:55 AM11h50Irvine, CA6:45 PMSan Jose, CA$911One-way0 transfers
- 4:52 PM12h13Irvine, CA5:05 AMSan Jose, CA$1161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $126 (€102).
A bus is $284 (€230) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $376 (€304).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 33m.
Train takes on average 10h 58m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irvine, CA and San Jose, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA and arrive in San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and arrive in San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station).
- Flights mostly depart from John Wayne Airport and arrive in Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
- Travel with OCTA to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to San Jose, CA by train.
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