What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Irvine is to line 101 bus and train which costs $11 - $17 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Alton-Meadowbrook via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Del Mar to Irvine?

The distance between Del Mar and Irvine is 65 miles. The road distance is 68.5 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $24 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to Irvine?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Del Mar to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Irvine bus from?

Del Mar to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Del Mar to Irvine?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Irvine is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $24 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 86 bus, which costs and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Del Mar to Irvine bus arrive?

Del Mar to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Can I drive from Del Mar to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Irvine is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Del Mar to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1053+ hotels available in Irvine.

Del Mar to Irvine - 4 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Del Mar to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 6m
$24–33
Line 101 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Tustintrain OC Line / ...
3h 22m
$12–17
Drive 68.1 mi
1. Drive from Del Mar to Irvinecar 68.1 mi
1h 13m
$13–18
Bus, line 86 bus
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Alton-Meadowbrookbus 86
3h 46m

Del Mar to Irvine by bus and train (Amtrak)

77Weekly Services

3h 6mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Del Mar to Irvine.

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Distance: 64.6 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvine every 2 hours. Tickets cost $18–22 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Alton-Meadowbrook via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 3h 46m.

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