CA → CA · about 71 miles
San Diego to Irvine bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 97 direct buses and trains a week from San Diego to Irvine. The fastest takes 1 hour 47 minutes; the first departure leaves at 4:01 AM and the last at 9:01 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 97
- Fastest trip
- 1h 47m
- First departure
- 4:01 AM
- Last departure
- 9:01 PM
Timetable
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 | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:01 AM | 5:48 AM | 1h 47m | Daily | San Diego to Irvine | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:01 AM | 7:51 AM | 1h 50m | Daily | San Diego to Irvine | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:01 AM | 8:51 AM | 1h 50m | Daily | San Diego to Irvine | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:01 AM | 9:51 AM | 1h 50m | Daily | San Diego to Irvine | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:01 AM | 11:51 AM | 1h 50m | Daily | San Diego to Irvine | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:55 AM | 2:20 PM | 2h 25m | Daily except Wed | Downtown SD Seaport to Irvine West Peltason | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:01 PM | 1:51 PM | 1h 50m | Daily | San Diego to Irvine | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:01 PM | 2:51 PM | 1h 50m | Daily | San Diego to Irvine | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:01 PM | 3:51 PM | 1h 50m | Daily | San Diego to Irvine | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:01 PM | 5:51 PM | 1h 50m | Daily | San Diego to Irvine | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:01 PM | 6:51 PM | 1h 50m | Daily | San Diego to Irvine | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:01 PM | 8:51 PM | 1h 50m | Daily | San Diego to Irvine | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:01 PM | 9:51 PM | 1h 50m | Daily | San Diego to Irvine | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:01 PM | 10:48 PM | 1h 47m | Daily | San Diego to Irvine | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in San Diego Where you get off in Irvine The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in San Diego
Where buses and trains stop in Irvine
Return trip: Irvine to San Diego
Questions
How long is the bus or train from San Diego to Irvine?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 47 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 50 minutes.
What time is the first departure from San Diego to Irvine?
The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:01 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from San Diego to Irvine?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in San Diego?
Buses and trains to Irvine leave from San Diego Amtrak station and Downtown SD Seaport.