Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Oceanside, CA to Irvine, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oceanside, CA to Irvine, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. 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 train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Oceanside, CA to Irvine, CA:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oceanside, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Oceanside, CA to Irvine, CA
How to get from Oceanside, CA to Irvine, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oceanside, CA to Irvine, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 PM1h15Oceanside9:35 PMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:20 PM1h15Oceanside9:35 PMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:20 PM1h15Oceanside9:35 PMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)$271One-way0 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 and bus 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.
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 20
May 21
May 22
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Oceanside, CA to Irvine, CA
Travel to Irvine, 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 Oceanside, CA to Irvine, CA.

This is compared to other travel options from Oceanside, CA to Irvine, CA:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oceanside, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oceanside, CA and Irvine, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside, CA and arrive in Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Oceanside, CA and arrive in Irvine, CA.
- Travel with Infobus, FlixBus to go to Irvine, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Irvine, CA by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Infobus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
Travelling from Oceanside, CA to Irvine, CA: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


