4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 bus, with an average ticket price of $115 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $115, while a flight costs an average of $845.
Distance: 341 miles (550 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$216 Average price | $115 Average price Cheapest | $845 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $216.
A bus is $730 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $845.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
Train takes on average 11h 40m.
Tickets start at around $216 compared to roughly $76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$140. The journey takes 11h 10m versus 6h 5m 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.
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 AM 10h50 Irvine, CA 6:45 PM San Jose, CA $86 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:55 AM 10h50 Irvine, CA 6:45 PM San Jose, CA $86 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:55 AM 10h50 Irvine, CA 6:45 PM San Jose, CA $86 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:55 AM 11h50 Irvine, CA 6:45 PM San Jose, CA $87 1 One-way 0 transfers4:52 PM 12h13 Irvine, CA 5:05 AM San Jose, CA $110 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA
Travel to San Jose, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA.
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $216.
A bus is $730 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $845.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
Train takes on average 11h 40m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Flights mostly depart from John Wayne Airport and arrive in Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) and arrive in San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station).
- Trains mostly depart from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA and arrive in San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, skywest airlines to go to San Jose, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
Travelling from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
