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How to get fromIrvine to Cardiff-by-the-Seaby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 101 bus

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    1. Take the train from Tustin to OceansidetrainOC Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Drbus101
    2h 19m
    $11–17
  2. Drive 59.8 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Cardiff-by-the-Seacar59.8 mi
    1h 3m
    $11–16
  3. Train, line 101 bus via Irvine Station-Dock 5

    1. Take the train from Irvine to OceansidetrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Drbus101
    3h 23m
    $12–27

Irvine to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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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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