There are 5 ways to get from Carmel to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train
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Fly Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MRY - SNA
4h 4m$245–756Drive 361.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmel to Irvinecar 361.5 mi
6h 20m$66–96Train
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
11h 41m$188–335Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
5h 22m$237–863Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
7h$290–731
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Irvine is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Carmel to Irvine is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $240 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Carmel and Irvine is 314 miles. The road distance is 363.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carmel to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs $180 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Carmel to Irvine, including transfers.
Carmel to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Carmel to Irvine is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $240 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $340 and takes 11h 41m.
Carmel to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Irvine is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Carmel to Irvine.
What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
JSX and United Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carmel to Tustin via Salinas, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 11h 41m.
- 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
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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