There are 7 ways to get from Cupertino to Irvine by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
3h 30m$198–813Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Huntington Parkbus San Jose
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus Lxus 3105 / ...
14h 28m$56–83Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
10h 4m$58–79Train
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
14h 35m$114–273Drive 385.3 mi
- Drive from Cupertino to Irvinecar 385.3 mi
6h 32m$71–102Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
4h 52m$224–778Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
12h 6m$66–107
Cupertino to Irvine by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cupertino to Irvine is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $55 - $85 and takes 14h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cupertino to Irvine is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $190 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Cupertino to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Stevens Creek & De Anza and arriving at Main-Harvard via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Cupertino to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Tustin via San Jose and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
The distance between Cupertino and Irvine is 359 miles. The road distance is 387.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cupertino to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 4m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Cupertino to Irvine, including transfers.
Cupertino to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
Cupertino to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Cupertino to Irvine is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $190 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 14h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Cupertino, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stelling & Greenleaf to Tustin via Sunnyvale Transit Center, Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 14h 35m.
- 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
- $65–390
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- 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
- +1 714-839-3500
- [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
Cupertino to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Cupertino to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cupertino to Irvine is 388 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Cupertino to Irvine.
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