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How to get fromFairfax to Irvineby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Irvine by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAD - SNA
    7h 11m
    $474–905

  2. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    10h 3m
    $209–580

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2d 16h
    $438–724

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 16h
    $689–1,864

  5. Drive  2,600.4 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Irvinecar car 2,600.4 mi
    43h
    $475–686

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    10h 8m
    $209–581

Fairfax to Irvine by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,286.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna Metro South Bay P to Main-Harvard via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay C, Springfield Bus Stop, Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2d 16h.

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