Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Irvine, US

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Next departures for San Diego to Irvine on October 7
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Santa Fe Depot
Irvine StationCheapestFastest
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Irvine.

Bus
Average Price$30 - $30Average Duration2h 30m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$29 - $30Average Duration1h 47m
11kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud 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 47 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22train per day
1h 47mAverage Duration
$29Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ 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

San Diego to Irvine Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Irvine, US was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of $27

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

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 2025-10-06.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from San Diego to Irvine but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Irvine, US?

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Train from San Diego, CA, US to Irvine, US

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