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Compare train, bus, and flight for Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 S$167 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 48m. 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 S$167, while a flight costs an average of S$1096.
Distance: 341 miles (550 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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S$167 Average price Cheapest | S$1096 Average price | S$296 Average price | S$100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 41m Average total duration 11h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Jose, CA:
A bus is S$129 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average S$296.
A bus is S$929 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average S$1096.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
Train takes on average 11h 41m.
Tickets start at around S$167 compared to roughly S$100 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about S$-67.01. The journey takes 8h 26m versus 6h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 AM11h50Irvine, CA7:45 PMSan Jose, CAS$1141One-way0 transfers
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- 7:55 AM11h50Irvine, CA7:45 PMSan Jose, CAS$1141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:55 AM11h50Irvine, CA7:45 PMSan Jose, CAS$1141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:55 AM11h50Irvine, CA6:45 PMSan Jose, CAS$1141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is S$129 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average S$296.
A bus is S$929 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average S$1096.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
Train takes on average 11h 41m.
- Around 21 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.
- 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.
- 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, Spirit Airlines to go to San Jose, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
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