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Compare bus, train, 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 train, with an average ticket price of CHF87 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 11h 57m. 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 train costs an average of CHF87, while a train costs an average of CHF87.
Distance: 341 miles (550 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
CHF87 Average price Cheapest | CHF64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 57m Average total duration Fastest 11h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m 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 San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA:
A train is CHF40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average CHF127.
A train is CHF220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average CHF307.
Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 45m.
Train takes on average 11h 57m.
Tickets start at around CHF87 compared to roughly CHF64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-23.18. The journey takes 11h 27m versus 5h 49m 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 San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA
How to get from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
AA1358 · AA24546:00 AM5h44Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport11:44 AMJohn Wayne AirportCHF1951One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- AA1358 · AA24546:00 AM5h44Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport11:44 AMJohn Wayne AirportCHF1951One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- AA1358 · AA24546:00 AM5h44Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport11:44 AMJohn Wayne AirportCHF1951One-way1 transfer
Other options
- AA1358 · AA16566:00 AM6h31Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport12:31 PMJohn Wayne AirportCHF1951One-way1 transfer
- AA1358 · AA24636:00 AM9h32Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport3:32 PMJohn Wayne AirportCHF4401One-way1 transfer
- AA1358 · AA24716:00 AM12h21Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport6:21 PMJohn Wayne AirportCHF4401One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA:
A train is CHF40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average CHF127.
A train is CHF220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average CHF307.
Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 45m.
Train takes on average 11h 57m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Jose, CA and Irvine, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA and arrive in Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and arrive in John Wayne Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) and arrive in Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Irvine, CA by train.
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