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San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA by bus

The journey from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA by bus is 76.43 mi and takes 1 hr 34 min. There are 77 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:40 AM and the last at 8:25 PM. It is possible to travel from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA by bus for as little as $13.10 or as much as $47.16. The best price for this journey is $13.10.

Lowest Price $13.10
Journey Duration 1 hr 34 min
Connection per Day 77
Lowest Price $13.10
Highest Price $47.16
First Departure 6:40 AM
Last Departure 8:25 PM
Distance 76.43 mi
Departure San Diego, CA
Arrival Irvine, CA
Carriers FlixBus, CaliMex

San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA Bus Times

Departure date
Friday, Mar 21, 2025

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA

The cheapest San Diego, CA - Irvine, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $10.75 if you’re lucky, or $16.19 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $22.66.

Find the best day to travel to Irvine, CA by bus

When travelling to Irvine, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

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San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
8.61kg
Bus
9.22kg
Flight
24.6kg
Car
19.68kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA?
A bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA is $36.72. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $13.10.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA is $13.10. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Diego, CA and Irvine, CA by bus?
San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA is 76.43 mi.
How long does the bus between San Diego, CA and Irvine, CA take?
San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA is on average 1 hr 34 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 1 hr 5 min.
Which companies operate from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA?
The bus journey from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA is covered by 1 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: FlixBus and CaliMex.
How many bus connections per day go from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA?
San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA has 77 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA leave?
The earliest bus from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA departs at 6:40 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA depart?
The latest bus from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA departs at 8:25 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $13.10 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA?
There are on average 77 direct connection(s) from San Diego, CA to go to Irvine, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Diego, CA and Irvine, CA is 1 hr 5 min.
Is there a direct bus from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Diego, CA and Irvine, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA by bus?
The bus journey from San Diego, CA to Irvine, CA creates 9.22kg of CO2 emissions.

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