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Compare train, bus, and flight for San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 11h 15m. 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 bus costs an average of $66, and a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 341 miles (550 km)
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$125 Average price | $117 Average price Cheapest |
11h 57m Average total duration 11h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 45m Average total duration Fastest 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average $91 (€75).
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average $185 (€151).
Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 26m.
Train takes on average 11h 36m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Jose, CA and Irvine, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and arrive in John Wayne Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA and arrive in Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) and arrive in Irvine, West Peltason Dr (UCI Crawford Hall), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Irvine, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Irvine, CA by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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