CA → CA · about 71 miles
Irvine to San Diego train schedule
Amtrak runs 91 direct trains a week from Irvine to San Diego. The fastest takes 1 hour 37 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:12 AM and the last at 11:12 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 91
- Fastest trip
- 1h 37m
- First train
- 7:12 AM
- Last train
- 11:12 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Irvine and arrives at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:12 AM | 8:49 AM | 1h 37m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:12 AM | 9:52 AM | 1h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:12 AM | 10:52 AM | 1h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:12 AM | 12:52 PM | 1h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:12 PM | 1:52 PM | 1h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:12 PM | 2:52 PM | 1h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:12 PM | 5:52 PM | 1h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:12 PM | 6:52 PM | 1h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:12 PM | 7:52 PM | 1h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:12 PM | 8:52 PM | 1h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:12 PM | 9:52 PM | 1h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:12 PM | 10:51 PM | 1h 39m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:12 PM | 12:50 AM +1 day | 1h 38m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Irvine Where you get off in San Diego The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Irvine
Where the train stops in San Diego
Return trip: San Diego to Irvine
Questions
How long is the train from Irvine to San Diego?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 37 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 40 minutes.
What time is the first train from Irvine to San Diego?
The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:12 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Irvine to San Diego?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Irvine?
Trains to San Diego leave from Irvine Amtrak station.