Bus Irvine, CA to San Diego - Compare all Companies

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

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

today

$20

tomorrow

$15

Sunday

$16

Monday

$14

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 0m	12:10 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	1h 30m	12:10 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	1:40 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:10:00 PM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
FlixBus	2h 30m	12:10 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	2:40 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:10:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Irvine, CA to San Diego via Santa Ana, CA, you can save more than $2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 10%
  
  1h 45m
  
  Irvine, CA
  
  5 mi
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Santa Ana, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  10:15 PM
  
  San Diego
  Seaport Village
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from goes from Bus Stop, Santa Ana, CA (USA) at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 PM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 0m	12:10 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center		Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
	FlixBus	1h 30m	12:10 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	1:40 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village		Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:10:00 PM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 0m	12:10 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center		Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) at 12/7/2025 12:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 0m	12:10 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center		Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 0m	12:10 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center		Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 12:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
	FlixBus	2h 30m	12:10 PM	Irvine, CA	UC Irvine	2:40 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center		Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from UC Irvine, Irvine, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 12:10:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Irvine, CA to San Diego is $13 on 12/11/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Irvine, CA to San Diego

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Irvine, CA to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Irvine, CA to San Diego starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	1h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:10 PM
Latest Bus	12:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	77.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Irvine, CA to San Diego

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Irvine, CA for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$20

Saturday 12/06

$15

Sunday 12/07

$16

Monday 12/08

$14

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$42

Thursday 12/11

$23

Friday 12/12

$14

Saturday 12/13

$30

Sunday 12/14

$15

Monday 12/15

$42

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$15

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$23

Sunday 12/21

$25

Monday 12/22

$18

Tuesday 12/23

$21

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$25

Saturday 12/27

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

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 Irvine, CA to San Diego 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 Irvine, CA to San Diego, 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 Irvine, CA to San Diego are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Irvine, CA to San Diego

These are the most booked bus companies between Irvine, CA to San Diego from our users.

FlixBus from Irvine, CA to San Diego

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Irvine, CA to San Diego:

Cheapest Price	$13
Fastest Bus	1h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:10 PM
Last Bus	12:10 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/5/2025

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

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

UC Irvine

C Student Center

Shell Gas Station

Walnut-Wisteria Bus Stop

76 Gas Station

Culver-Scottsdale Bus Stop

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

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

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

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

FAQs about the Irvine, CA to San Diego bus

How much does a Irvine, CA San Diego 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 0m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

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

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 San Diego.

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

Every day, the Irvine, CA to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Irvine, CA to San Diego is offered by FlixBus and takes 1h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from Irvine, CA starts at 12:10 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 Irvine, CA to San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Irvine, CA for San Diego starts at 12:10 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 Irvine, CA San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from Irvine, CA to San Diego, 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 Irvine, CA and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between Irvine, CA and San Diego 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 Irvine, CA to San Diego 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 Irvine, CA San Diego 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 Irvine, CA San Diego 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 Irvine, CA to San Diego on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Irvine, CA and to San Diego

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