Train San Francisco, CA - Irvine, CA prices from $59.72

Take the train from San Francisco, CA, to Irvine, CA

The train from San Francisco, CA, to Irvine, CA, lasts on average 13 hr 14 min. Around 14 trains depart a day from San Francisco to Irvine. The average price is $59.72, and the lowest ticket pricing starts at around $59.72.

Amtrak operates the train journey from San Francisco to Irvine. San Francisco and Irvine have no direct train connection because Sanfran doesn't have a railway. Its construction is planned, but Amtrak currently secures a bus link to the closest Amtrak railway stations. Their buses transfer passengers to stations serving San Joaquin and the Pacific Surfliner in Oakland and Santa Barbara. Other nearby train stations are in Emeryville and Hayward. The prices remain in the same price range. 

The San Joaquin Amtrak service is a rail service that runs between Bakersfield and Oakland, California. It operates seven days a week and serves various cities along the route of the San Joaquin Valley, the leading agriculture area of California, equally stunning as the coast. It usually guarantees coach seats and has an onboard cafe if you are in the mood for refreshments.

The Pacific Surfliner train line is the direct service between Louis Obispo and San Diego. Before reaching San Diego, the line serves Fullerton, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente Pier, Oceanside, and Solana Beach. The average speed is 41.2 miles per hour (66 km/h), but it can reach speeds up to 90 miles per hour (145 km/h). In Car 3, you will find the Market Café and a variety of snacks, hot emails, and beverages. If you are in the Business Class of the Pacific Surfliner, you can look forward to a complimentary snack and drink. 

The ticket prices may vary depending on how early you book, so securing them at your earliest convenience is recommended. Children 2-12 travel at a lower fare on all Amtrak trains.

San Francisco does not have a railway station (yet!). Amtrak secures a bus connection from the nearest Amtrak station to the Salesforce Transit Center. The station serves local lines such as BART, Muni, AC lines, and Golden Gate Transit, which take you downtown or to the broader Bay Area. The station has diverse coffee places, restaurants, and free wifi. Keep in mind there is no luggage storage or parking at the station. 

In Irvine, you will board at the Irvine transportation center. The station serves the Pacific Surfliner, the local commuter line Metrolink, and bus lines connecting Irvine with the rest of Orange County. In the stations, you will find vending machines, ticketing kiosks, and accessible bathrooms. The station also has day and overnight parking.

You can embark on your Irvine adventure at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Quail Hill, or Bommer Canyon. You may like Wild Rivers water park and Pretend City Children's Museum if you are with the family. And for shopping and dining, head to The District at Tustin Legacy or Irvine Spectrum Center. 

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