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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Old Town San Diego | Irvine Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | Irvine Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | Irvine Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | Irvine Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | Irvine Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Irvine
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Irvine. The journey takes about 1 hour 41 minutes and with fares starting at just R 487, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 487
Amtrak San Diego Irvine recent customer reviews
It was a beautiful sunny ride along the coast.🌊. We enjoyed the ride and the service was superior. We were on our way to pick up our new car, so it was great
Dennis M.
All the things good
Hongfeng L.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Irvine, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Irvine?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Irvine start from R 487. The average price for this train route is around R 487. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Irvine?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Irvine is 1h 41m, covering a distance of 118 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 38m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Irvine route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 22 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Irvine?
The earliest train from San Diego to Irvine departs at 04:01. And the latest train departs at 21:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Irvine, US was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 450To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Irvine, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 450 to R 675 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Irvine, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 450, which is on 2025-12-12.
