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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 prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 27m. 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 train costs an average of $83, and a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 341 miles (550 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$114 Average price Cheapest | $76 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 $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average $123 (€101).
A train is $292 (€239) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average $406 (€333).
Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
Train takes on average 11h 27m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:35 AM9h00San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)9:35 AMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)$1301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:35 AM9h00San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)9:35 AMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)$1301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AS679 · AS5888:00 AM5h15Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport1:15 PMJohn Wayne Airport$7731One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 12:35 AM9h25San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)10:00 AMSanta Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)$1301One-way0 transfers
- · · 5:45 AM16h15San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)10:00 PMSanta Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station)$1341One-way2 transfers
- · · 5:45 AM15h55San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)9:40 PMAnaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)$1341One-way2 transfers
AA1694 · AA26556:01 AM5h42Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport11:43 AMJohn Wayne Airport$5041One-way1 transfer- AA3325 · AA268512:38 PM6h09Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport6:47 PMJohn Wayne Airport$5041One-way1 transfer
- AA1694 · AA31716:01 AM6h30Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport12:31 PMJohn Wayne Airport$5041One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average $123 (€101).
A train is $292 (€239) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average $406 (€333).
Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
Train takes on average 11h 27m.
- Around 30 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 bus, train, 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 Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Irvine, CA by train.
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