There are 8 ways to get from Burlingame to Irvine by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SFO - SNA
3h 2m$102–342Caltrain, bus, train
cheapest- Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
10h 26m$65–86Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
14h 46m$126–271Drive 410.9 mi
- Drive from Burlingame to Irvinecar 410.9 mi
6h 57m$75–109Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
3h 32m$200–812BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Daly City to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
4h 8m$227–774Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus N2003
11h 39m$69–106Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekend
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
12h 11m$70–106
Burlingame to Irvine by train, bus, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burlingame to Irvine is to Caltrain and bus and train which costs $65 - $90 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Burlingame to Irvine is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $100 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Burlingame to Irvine. However, there are services departing from California Dr & Broadway and arriving at Main-Harvard via San Francisco and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Burlingame to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Broadway Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Tustin via San Jose and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.
The distance between Burlingame and Irvine is 380 miles. The road distance is 413.3 miles.
The best way to get from Burlingame to Irvine without a car is to Caltrain and bus and train which takes 10h 26m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Burlingame to Irvine, including transfers.
Burlingame to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
Burlingame to Irvine train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Broadway Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Burlingame to Irvine is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $100 - $350. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 14h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 11h 39m.
What companies run services between Burlingame, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Tustin via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 14h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
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Booking & Getting There
Burlingame to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Burlingame to Irvine train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlingame to Irvine is 413 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Burlingame to Irvine.
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