The average train between Encinitas and Irvine takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Encinitas to Irvine. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Encinitas and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Encinitas is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Irvine at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3 and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Encinitas to Irvine? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Encinitas station and arriving at Irvine station via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Encinitas to Irvine train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
Encinitas to Irvine train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Irvine station.
The distance between Encinitas and Irvine is 85.9 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Tustin via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3, Oceanside, and Irvine in around 2h 51m.