There are 4 ways to get from University of California, Irvine to University of San Diego by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, 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.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Irvine to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
2h 32m$19–46Drive 80.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of California, Irvine to University of San Diego80.2 mi
1h 27m$15–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Irvine to Oceanside Transportation CenterFlixBus 2017
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
3h 8m$31–56Line 59 bus, train
- Take the bus from Campus-University Center to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 359
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
4h 7m$31–39
University of California, Irvine to University of San Diego by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of California, Irvine to University of San Diego is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from University of California, Irvine to University of San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from University of California, Irvine to University of San Diego. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Linda Vista Rd & Goshen St via Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between University of California, Irvine and University of San Diego is 85 miles. The road distance is 80.7 miles.
The best way to get from University of California, Irvine to University of San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $19 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from University of California, Irvine to University of San Diego, including transfers.
University of California, Irvine to University of San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Irvine station.
University of California, Irvine to University of San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of California, Irvine to University of San Diego is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from University of California, Irvine to University of San Diego.
There are 2026+ hotels available in University of San Diego.
What companies run services between University of California, Irvine, CA, USA and University of San Diego, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Irvine to San Diego 5 times a week. Tickets cost $17–45 and the journey takes 2h.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–32
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Irvine to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Irvine to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Campus-University Center to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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