There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to SDSU Transit Center by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
3h 17m$28–33Drive 83.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to SDSU Transit Center83.4 mi
1h 28m$16–22Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 453
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0831
4h 36m$19–52Line 59 bus, bus, line 215 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 Diego
- Take the bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Center215
4h 37m$22–57
Irvine to SDSU Transit Center by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to SDSU Transit Center is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to SDSU Transit Center is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to SDSU Transit Center. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at SDSU Transit Center via Santa Ana, 12th & Imperial Transit Center and 11th Av & Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to SDSU Transit Center station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at SDSU Station via Irvine and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Irvine and SDSU Transit Center is 94 miles. The road distance is 83.9 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to SDSU Transit Center without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $28 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Irvine to SDSU Transit Center, including transfers.
Irvine to SDSU Transit Center bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to SDSU Transit Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to SDSU Transit Center is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $28 - $35. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $19 - $55 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and SDSU Transit Center, 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 Main-Culver to SDSU Station via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 4h 36m.
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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
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- 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
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 SDSU Transit Center bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
Irvine to SDSU Transit Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to SDSU Transit Center is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Irvine to SDSU Transit Center.
There are 2061+ hotels available in SDSU Transit Center.