There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to San Diego State Aztecs 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 23m$28–33Drive 83.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to San Diego State Aztecs83.6 mi
1h 29m$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 42m$19–47Line 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 42m$22–57
Irvine to San Diego State Aztecs by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to San Diego State Aztecs is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to San Diego State Aztecs is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to San Diego State Aztecs. 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 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to San Diego State Aztecs 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 23m.
The distance between Irvine and San Diego State Aztecs is 94 miles. The road distance is 84.1 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to San Diego State Aztecs without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $28 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Irvine to San Diego State Aztecs, including transfers.
Irvine to San Diego State Aztecs bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to San Diego State Aztecs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine to San Diego State Aztecs is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $28 - $35. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and San Diego State Aztecs, 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 San Diego State Aztecs via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Station, and SDSU Station in around 4h 42m.
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
- +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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- $17–45
- 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 San Diego State Aztecs bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
Irvine to San Diego State Aztecs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to San Diego State Aztecs is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Irvine to San Diego State Aztecs.
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