What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Irvine is to bus and fly and train which costs $190 - $600 and takes 9h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Irvine is to bus and fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $300 - $4,600.

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Main-Harvard via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

Is there a direct train between Ann Arbor and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Tustin via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Irvine?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Irvine is 1996 miles. The road distance is 2249.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $750 - $1,700.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Irvine?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Ann Arbor to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Irvine bus from?

Ann Arbor to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Irvine train from?

Ann Arbor to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Ann Arbor to Irvine?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Irvine is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $750 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $850 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Irvine bus arrive?

Ann Arbor to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Ann Arbor and Irvine?

Irvine is 3h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 12:53 PM in Ann Arbor and 9:53 AM in Irvine.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Irvine train arrive?

Ann Arbor to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Irvine is 2250 miles. It takes approximately 35h 15m to drive from Ann Arbor to Irvine.

How do I get a train ticket from Ann Arbor to Irvine?

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There are 5 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Irvine by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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Bus, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DTW - SNA
6h 30m
$307–4,517
Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DTW - LAX
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
9h 24m
$192–592
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2d 1h
$786–1,669
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus
2d 8h
$449–822
Drive 2,236.5 mi
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Irvinecar 2,236.5 mi
35h 15m
$409–590

Ann Arbor to Irvine by train (Amtrak)

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2d 1hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,984.2 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Tustin via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Main-Harvard via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2d 8h.

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