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How to get fromFoster City to Irvineby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Foster City to Irvine by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SFO - SNA
    3h 30m
    $204–768

  2. Bus, train via San Jose

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    10h 49m
    $66–87

  3. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    15h 4m
    $157–303

  4. Drive 406.4 mi

    1. Drive from Foster City to Irvinecar car 406.4 mi
    6h 53m
    $75–108

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3h 55m
    $201–813

  6. Bus, Caltrain, tram, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram tram
    4. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Coliseumsubway subway
    5. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    4h 29m
    $234–770

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    13h 10m
    $80–132

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34bus bus Fcx
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 17m
    $70–136

Foster City to Irvine by bus, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 383.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Foster City, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Center Blvd & Vintage Park Dr to Tustin via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 15h 4m.

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