What is the travel distance from San Jose to Irvine?

San Jose and Irvine are 340 miles (548 km) apart.

Bus San Jose to Irvine from $89 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Irvine on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:20am	Diridon Station	11h 51m	6:11pm	Irvine Station	Cheapest
11:45pm	Diridon Station	11h 26m	11:11am	Irvine Station	Fastest
6:20am	Diridon Station	11h 51m	6:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags
9:20am	Diridon Station	11h 51m	9:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags
9:20am	Diridon Station	11h 51m	9:11pm	Irvine Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Irvine. The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

12h 30mAverage Duration

345 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$96 - $100	Average Duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$100 - $170	Average Duration12h 45m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5597 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $96

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

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Irvine, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $108

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 $108 to $127 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 $108 which is on 2025-11-22.