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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco, CA
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Irvine
    Destination location: Irvine Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $60
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco, CA
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Irvine
    Destination location: Irvine Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $79
Bus San Francisco to Irvine: Trip Overview

Bus San Francisco to Irvine: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$64
Average bus trip duration12h 36m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure5:15 AM
Distance387 miles (623 km)
Latest bus departure10:35 PM

San Francisco to Irvine Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Francisco - Irvine

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Irvine without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

On average, the trip from San Francisco to Irvine takes around 12h 36m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 11h 10m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 381 miles (615 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating San Francisco and Irvine is 381 miles (615 km).

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. With prices starting at $63, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

You can expect to pay around $64 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $63 and $112, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Francisco and Irvine!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Francisco to Irvine.

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Francisco to Irvine, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Bus from Irvine to San Francisco

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