| Lowest Price | $26.25 |
| Fastest Train | 1h 15m |
| Trains Per Day | 13 |
| Train Lines | 2 |
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Know that most train companies are still running at this time, though some have limited service. Visit our COVID-19 travel guide for resources and daily updates on the coronavirus and COVID travel restrictions.
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In the last month, $26.62 was the average price of a train ticket from Irvine, CA to San Diego, CA. This is about as inexpensive as train tickets ever get. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 10 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around $0.06 more than that for a same-day booking.
Trains from Irvine to San Diego are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Irvine at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 13 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Irvine to San Diego.
You can also take a train for your return trip from San Diego to Irvine.
2 train services operate from Irvine, California to San Diego, California. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner usually has more trains scheduled, with 11 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 7 | 1h 39m | $26.63 |
| Amtrak Pacific Surfliner | 11 | 1h 48m | $26.64 |
There is one train station in Irvine:
San Diego receives travelers from Irvine at its two active train stations:
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