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How to get fromMission Valley to Irvineby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Mission Valley to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to IrvinetrainPacific Surfliner
    3h 35m
    $28–34
  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to TustintrainOC Line / ...
    4h 50m
    $14–22
  3. Bus, line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal CenterbusFlixBus 2017 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus53
    4h 50m
    $19–45
  4. Drive 82.4 mi

    1. Drive from Mission Valley to Irvinecar82.4 mi
    1h 26m
    $15–22

Mission Valley to Irvine by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mission Valley, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvine every 2 hours. Tickets cost $24–28 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hazard Center Station to Main-Harvard via Old Town Station, San Diego, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 4h 50m.

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