What is the travel distance from San Diego to Irvine?

About 79 miles (127 km) separate San Diego and Irvine.

Bus San Diego to Irvine from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Diego to Irvine on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Santa Fe Depot	2h	9:30am	Irvine Station	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Santa Fe Depot	2h 45m	1:30pm	Irvine Station	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Santa Fe Depot	2h 45m	3:30pm	Irvine Station	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Santa Fe Depot	2h 30m	5:30pm	Irvine Station	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Santa Fe Depot	2h 30m	8:30pm	Irvine Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Irvine. The journey takes about 1 hour 41 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21train per day

1h 41mAverage Duration

73 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $14	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $30	Average Duration1h 41m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5585 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $14

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.

January 12, 2024

All the things good

Hongfeng L.

August 8, 2025

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Irvine, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $27

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You can expect to pay from $27 to $44 for a bus 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 $27 which is on 2025-11-17.