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Cheap bus tickets from Irvine to San Diego
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Bus from Irvine to San Diego: Journey Information
There are 30 intercity buses per day from Irvine to San Diego. Traveling by bus from Irvine to San Diego usually takes around 3 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest ExpressOne Shuttles bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 5 minutes.
- Distance
- 76 mi (123 km)
- Shortest duration
- 3h 5m
- Cheapest price
- $38.00
- Trips per day
- 30
- Most frequent service
- ExpressOne Shuttles
- Bus lines
- 1
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Irvine to San Diego Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Irvine to San Diego?
There are usually 13 daily train trips available from Irvine to San Diego.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$38.00 | Avg. Price$26.50Cheaper |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips30 | Daily Trips13 |
Duration | Duration3h 35m | Duration1h 47mFaster |
There are several bus options that can take you from Irvine to San Diego:
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What bus companies travel from Irvine to San Diego?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Irvine to San Diego. ExpressOne Shuttles connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExpressOne Shuttles | 30 | 3h 35m | $38.00 |
Book ExpressOne Shuttles from Irvine to San Diego from $38. There are 30 trips per day offered by ExpressOne Shuttles from Irvine to San Diego and you can expect on average to pay $38 for a ExpressOne Shuttles ticket to San Diego. In Irvine, ExpressOne Shuttles departs to San Diego from Irvine Alton Harvard. In San Diego, ExpressOne Shuttles arrives at San Diego Broadway and one other station.
An average trip on ExpressOne Shuttles from Irvine to San Diego takes 3 hours and 35 minutes, while the fastest available ExpressOne Shuttles trip will get you to San Diego in 3 hours and 5 minutes.
On weekends, ExpressOne Shuttles offers 30 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $38 for a weekend trip to San Diego.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Irvine to San Diego
There are 30 scheduled buses that travel from Irvine to San Diego every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Irvine to San Diego without transferring. Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Irvine to San Diego; ticket prices start at $26.
Trips per day
30
Direct trips
30
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 76 miles from Irvine to San Diego. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 5 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
76
Distance (km)
123
The first bus leaves at 8:10am and the last bus leaves at 10:10pm. To see the times for all buses from Irvine to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest bus
8:10am
Latest bus
10:10pm
Because many passengers travel from Irvine to San Diego at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
Most crowded
Monday
Least crowded
Tuesday
City Information
Irvine
Though Irvine is probably most famous for its corporations and university campuses, the city is well worth the trip for its variety of attractions and activities. Start with a date night at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, which boasts an intimate atmosphere and superb acoustics. You could also check out the UCI Arboretum, where you can learn more about the unique flora of the coastal California region. The Beall Center for Art + Technology features interesting exhibitions that fuse modern art with futuristic technologies.
When you've worked up an appetite, you can find a wide variety of dining options available in the city. For some of the best Japanese dishes in town, check out Fukuda, which serves udon and soba dishes. If you are craving a good chicken parm, North Italia has just what you need!
It's easy to get to Irvine from anywhere in Southern California via intercity buses or Amtrak trains. Flights operate through the nearby John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, just 4.3 miles away from downtown.
San Diego
San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.
Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.
Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Irvine?
Main departure station: Irvine Alton Harvard
Most buses depart from the main station in Irvine.
All bus stations in Irvine:
- Irvine Alton Harvard
Where does the bus arrive in San Diego?
Main arrival station: San Diego Broadway
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in San Diego.
All bus stations in San Diego:
- San Diego Broadway
- San Ysidro Department of Homeland Security
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