Bus San Diego to Irvine, CA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Irvine, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Diego to Irvine, CA from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$16

tomorrow

$16

Monday

$15

Tuesday

$14

Wednesday

Thursday

$13

Friday

$14

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	1h 35m	3:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:30 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine		Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/25/2026 3:55:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 25m	11:55 AM	San Diego	Seaport Village	2:20 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:55:00 AM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	2h 5m	12:15 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:20 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/26/2026 12:15:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
FlixBus	1h 35m	3:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:30 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/26/2026 3:55:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 40m	12:40 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	2:20 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/26/2026 12:40:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 15m	4:15 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	5:30 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/26/2026 4:15:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 25m	11:55 AM	San Diego	Seaport Village	2:20 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:55:00 AM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	2h 5m	12:15 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:20 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:15:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
FlixBus	1h 35m	3:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:30 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/27/2026 3:55:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 40m	12:40 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	2:20 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:40:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 15m	4:15 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	5:30 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/27/2026 4:15:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 25m	11:55 AM	San Diego	Seaport Village	2:20 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:55:00 AM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	2h 5m	12:15 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:20 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:15:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
FlixBus	1h 40m	12:40 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	2:20 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:40:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 25m	11:55 AM	San Diego	Seaport Village	2:20 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:55:00 AM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	2h 5m	12:15 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:20 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:15:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
FlixBus	1h 35m	3:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:30 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/30/2026 3:55:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 40m	12:40 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	2:20 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:40:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 15m	4:15 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	5:30 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/30/2026 4:15:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 25m	11:55 AM	San Diego	Seaport Village	2:20 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:55:00 AM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	2h 5m	12:15 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:20 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/31/2026 12:15:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
FlixBus	1h 35m	3:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:30 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/31/2026 3:55:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 40m	12:40 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	2:20 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/31/2026 12:40:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 15m	4:15 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	5:30 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 7/31/2026 4:15:00 PM to UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Irvine, CA

See here how frequent the connections between San Diego and Irvine, CA are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from San Diego to Irvine, CA. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between San Diego and Irvine, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 28 buses from San Diego to Irvine, CA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Irvine, CA, with 10 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/4/2026 costs just $13, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Irvine, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from San Diego to Irvine, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Irvine, CA starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	1h 15m
Earliest Bus	3:55 PM
Latest Bus	4:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	77.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Irvine, CA

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave San Diego for Irvine, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$16

Sunday 07/26

$16

Monday 07/27

$15

Tuesday 07/28

$14

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$17

Friday 07/31

$18

Saturday 08/01

$15

Sunday 08/02

$20

Monday 08/03

$14

Tuesday 08/04

$13

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$14

Friday 08/07

$14

Saturday 08/08

$14

Sunday 08/09

$15

Monday 08/10

$14

Tuesday 08/11

$13

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

$16

Friday 08/14

$19

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Irvine, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego to Irvine, CA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $13, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Irvine, CA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Irvine, CA, with $13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $13.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to Irvine, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Diego to Irvine, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Diego to Irvine, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Diego to Irvine, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Irvine, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Diego and Irvine, CA.

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

Downtown

UC Irvine

C Student Center

Shell Gas Station

Walnut-Wisteria Bus Stop

76 Gas Station

Culver-Scottsdale Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to Irvine, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Diego to Irvine, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route San Diego to Irvine, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Diego to Irvine, CA bus

How much does a San Diego Irvine, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 2h 25m to reach Irvine, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Diego to Irvine, CA?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $24. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Irvine, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from San Diego to Irvine, CA each day?

Every day, the San Diego to Irvine, CA bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Diego to Irvine, CA take?

The fastest bus from San Diego to Irvine, CA is offered by FlixBus and takes 1h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Diego to Irvine, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in Irvine, CA from San Diego starts at 3:55 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Diego to Irvine, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Irvine, CA starts at 4:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Diego Irvine, CA route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego to Irvine, CA, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Irvine, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego and Irvine, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the San Diego to Irvine, CA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Diego Irvine, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Diego Irvine, CA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Diego to Irvine, CA on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Diego to Irvine, CA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Diego and to Irvine, CA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Diego and to Irvine, CA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!