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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 | Irvine Station | Old Town San Diego | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Irvine Station | Old Town San Diego | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Irvine Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Train | Irvine Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Train | Irvine Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Irvine to San Diego
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 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 Irvine San Diego recent customer reviews
Delayed an hour after a very long weekend
Molly F.
It was fast and comfortable
Karen B.
I had to wait 3 hours bc the bus was late 😄
Nathaniel P.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Irvine, US to San Diego, CA, 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 Irvine to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Irvine to San Diego 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 Irvine to San Diego?
The average train journey time from Irvine to San Diego is 1h 41m, covering a distance of 118 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 36m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Irvine to San Diego route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 21 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Irvine to San Diego?
The earliest train from Irvine to San Diego departs at 07:12. And the latest train departs at 23:12.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Irvine, US to San Diego, CA, 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 Irvine, US to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 450 to R 761 for a train ticket from Irvine, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 450, which is on 2025-12-13.
