There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Naval Base San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), train, bus, tram, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
3h 45m$28–33Drive 85.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Naval Base San Diego85.8 mi
1h 30m$16–23Line 59 bus, bus
- Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 359
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San DiegoLos Angeles
4h 6m$20–52Train, bus, tram
- Take the train from Tustin to Oceanside
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center101
- Take the tram from UTC Station to Pacific Fleet Station
4h 39m
Irvine to Naval Base San Diego by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Naval Base San Diego is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Naval Base San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Naval Base San Diego. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Main St & 28th St via Santa Ana and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Naval Base San Diego station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Pacific Fleet Station via Irvine and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Irvine and Naval Base San Diego is 94 miles. The road distance is 86.4 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Naval Base San Diego without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $28 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Irvine to Naval Base San Diego, including transfers.
Irvine to Naval Base San Diego bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to Naval Base San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Naval Base San Diego is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $28 - $35. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus, which costs $20 - $55 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Naval Base San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 2 hours. Tickets cost $24–28 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Naval Base San Diego via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, San Diego, 12th & Imperial Transit Center, and Main St & 28th St in around 4h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from UTC Station to Pacific Fleet Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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 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 Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Naval Base San Diego bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
Irvine to Naval Base San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Naval Base San Diego is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Irvine to Naval Base San Diego.
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