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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Irvine Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Irvine Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Irvine Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Irvine Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Irvine Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags |
Compare 2 ways to go from Irvine to San Diego
We recommend taking the train
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 hour 41 minutes, and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
21train per day
1h 41mAverage Duration
118 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
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4 out of 5 stars4/55,597 reviews
Based on 5597 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 WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $41
Amtrak Irvine San Diego recent customer reviews
Delayed an hour after a very long weekend
2 out of 5 stars
Molly F.
It was fast and comfortable
5 out of 5 stars
Karen B.
I had to wait 3 hours bc the bus was late 😄
1 out of 5 stars
Nathaniel P.
US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Irvine, US to San Diego, CA, US by bus
What is the distance between Irvine and San Diego?
The distance covered from Irvine to San Diego is 127 km (79 miles).
What's the cheapest way to go from Irvine, US to San Diego, CA, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
