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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 2 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: May 2 atDestination city: IrvineDestination location: Irvine StationOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to IrvineAmong 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.
Train San Diego to Irvine: Trip Overview
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Based on 5089 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 $29.00
Amtrak San Diego Irvine recent customer reviews
It was a beautiful sunny ride along the coast.🌊. We enjoyed the ride and the service was superior. We were on our way to pick up our new car, so it was great
Dennis M.
San Diego to Irvine Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego to Irvine was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $26To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego to Irvine, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $26 to $39 for a train ticket from San Diego to Irvine based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-05-02.
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Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Diego and Irvine is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Irvine.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Irvine you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Diego and Irvine, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Diego to Irvine while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego to Irvine?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Diego and Irvine is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $29 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $29. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Irvine, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego to Irvine in about 1h 47m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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