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 $30 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Diego to Irvine on September 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:30am	Santa Fe Depot	2h	9:30am	Irvine Station	No tags
10:45am	Santa Fe Depot	2h 45m	1:30pm	Irvine Station	No tags
12:45pm	Santa Fe Depot	2h 45m	3:30pm	Irvine Station	No tags
3:00pm	Santa Fe Depot	2h 30m	5:30pm	Irvine Station	No tags
6:00pm	Santa Fe Depot	2h 30m	8:30pm	Irvine Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Irvine.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $30	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$29 - $30	Average Duration1h 41m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Irvine

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.

23train per day

1h 41mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest ticket

10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Irvine, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$30

Average bus trip duration2h 30m

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure5:30am

Distance73 miles (117 km)

Latest bus departure7:00pm

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Amtrak

4/55,478 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5478 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 $30

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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San Diego to Irvine Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to Irvine, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Irvine will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Diego to Irvine while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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