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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Diridon Station | Irvine Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Diridon Station | Irvine Station | Fastest | |||||
| Diridon Station | Irvine Station | No tags | |||||
| Diridon Station | Irvine Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Irvine
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Irvine. The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $138
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Irvine, US by bus
What is the travel distance from San Jose to Irvine?
The distance between San Jose and Irvine is approximately 548 km (340 miles).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Irvine, US was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $135To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Irvine, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $135 to $198 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Irvine, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $136 which is on 2025-11-27.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Irvine, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
