There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Lemon Grove by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Irvine to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Courthouse Station to Lemon Grove DepotOrange
3h 49m$31–47Drive 86.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Lemon Grove86.9 mi
1h 34m$16–23Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 453
- Take the bus from Anaheim to San DiegoLos Angeles
4h 42m$19–47Line 59 bus, bus, line 10 bus
- Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 359
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & College Av10
5h 5m$22–57
Irvine to Lemon Grove by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Lemon Grove is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Lemon Grove is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Lemon Grove. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Main St & Broadway via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center and College Av & University Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Lemon Grove. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Lemon Grove Depot via Irvine and Courthouse Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Irvine and Lemon Grove is 99 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Lemon Grove without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Irvine to Lemon Grove, including transfers.
Irvine to Lemon Grove bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to Lemon Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Lemon Grove bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Lemon Grove, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main-Culver to Lemon Grove Depot via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Station in around 4h 42m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Courthouse Station to Lemon Grove Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & College Av
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Lemon Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Lemon Grove is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Irvine to Lemon Grove.
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