There are 5 ways to get from UTC Transit Center to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to IrvinePacific Surfliner
3h 52m$30–46Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to TustinOC Line / ...
3h 55m$12–17Line 101 bus, train
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr101
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to IrvinePacific Surfliner
4h 16m$22–26Drive 74.3 mi
- Drive from UTC Transit Center to Irvine74.3 mi
1h 18m$14–20Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr101
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to IrvineAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 19m
UTC Transit Center to Irvine by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from UTC Transit Center to Irvine is to bus and train which costs $11 - $17 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from UTC Transit Center to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from UTC Transit Center to Irvine. However, there are services departing from UTC Transit Center and arriving at Alton-Meadowbrook via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from UTC Transit Center station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from UTC Station and arriving at Tustin via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between UTC Transit Center and Irvine is 96 miles. The road distance is 74.7 miles.
The best way to get from UTC Transit Center to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from UTC Transit Center to Irvine, including transfers.
UTC Transit Center to Irvine bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from UTC Transit Center station.
UTC Transit Center to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from UTC Transit Center to Irvine is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between UTC Transit Center, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvine every 2 hours. Tickets cost $24–26 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UTC Transit Center to Alton-Meadowbrook via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 4h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from UTC Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
UTC Transit Center to Irvine bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr station.
UTC Transit Center to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between UTC Transit Center to Irvine is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from UTC Transit Center to Irvine.
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