Bus from San Jose, US to Irvine, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from San Jose to Irvine on 4 December
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Amtrak
Diridon Station
Irvine StationCheapest
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Irvine StationFastest
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Irvine StationNo tags
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Irvine StationNo tags
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Diridon Station
Irvine StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose to Irvine

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Irvine. The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
12h 30mAverage duration
345 milesDistance
14kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£74 - £78Average duration12h 30m
14kg CO₂e
Average price£78 - £332Average duration12h 45m
51kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Jose, US to Irvine, US

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Irvine?

    The cheapest coach tickets from San Jose to Irvine start from £74. The average price for this route is around £74. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from San Jose to Irvine?

    The average bus journey time from San Jose to Irvine is 12h 30m, covering a distance of 345 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 11h 26m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Jose to Irvine route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Jose to Irvine?

    The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Irvine at 14:55. And the latest bus departs at 15:20.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Irvine?

    A bus journey from San Jose to Irvine produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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£73
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£84
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£84
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£71
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Irvine, US was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £71

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Irvine, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £71 to £107 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Irvine, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £71, which is on 2025-12-04.

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