There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 101 bus
best- Take the train from Tustin to OceansideOC Line / ...
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr101
2h 19m$11–17Drive 59.8 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Cardiff-by-the-Sea59.8 mi
1h 3m$11–16Train, line 101 bus via Irvine Station-Dock 5
- Take the train from Irvine to OceansidePacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr101
3h 23m$12–27
Irvine to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $16.
The distance between Irvine and Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 61 miles. The road distance is 60.1 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Cardiff-by-the-Sea without a car is to train and line 101 bus which takes 2h 19m and costs $11 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Irvine to Cardiff-by-the-Sea, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Irvine to Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
There are 988+ hotels available in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Irvine to Cardiff-by-the-Sea. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, then take the line 101 bus to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr. Alternatively, you can drive from Irvine to Cardiff-by-the-Sea in around 1h 3m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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