What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to Ann Arbor?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Ann Arbor is to train and fly and bus which costs $210 - $290 and takes 9h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Ann Arbor?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $200 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Irvine to Ann Arbor?

The distance between Irvine and Ann Arbor is 2001 miles. The road distance is 2249.5 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine to Ann Arbor without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $1,300 - $2,200.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Ann Arbor?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Irvine to Ann Arbor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Ann Arbor bus from?

Irvine to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Ann Arbor train from?

Irvine to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Irvine to Ann Arbor?

The best way to get from Irvine to Ann Arbor is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $1,300 - $2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Irvine to Ann Arbor bus arrive?

Irvine to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Irvine and Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is 3h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 9:33 PM in Irvine and 12:33 AM in Ann Arbor.

Where does the Irvine to Ann Arbor train arrive?

Irvine to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Ann Arbor?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Ann Arbor is 2249 miles. It takes approximately 35h 16m to drive from Irvine to Ann Arbor.

How do I get a train ticket from Irvine to Ann Arbor?

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Where can I stay near Ann Arbor?

There are 128+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus
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1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane SNA - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 17m
$209–583
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
2d 1h
$1,337–2,119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
2d 8h
Drive 2,236.4 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Ann Arborcar 2,236.4 mi
35h 16m
$383–553
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAX - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
9h 7m
$215–285

Irvine to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 1,989.4 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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