There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Capitola by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
3h 39m$208–819Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
11h 31m$66–115Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
13h 1m$98–233Drive 377 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Capitolacar 377 mi
6h 36m$69–100Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
4h 32m$228–748Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Capitolataxi
4h 50m$416–885Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Anaheim to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 11m$91–173
Irvine to Capitola by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Capitola is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Capitola is to fly and bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $200 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at 41st Ave & Clares via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
The distance between Irvine and Capitola is 386 miles. The road distance is 379.2 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Capitola without a car is to bus which takes 11h 31m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Irvine to Capitola, including transfers.
Irvine to Capitola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Irvine to Capitola train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Capitola is to bus which takes 11h 31m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $240 and takes 13h 1m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Capitola, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main-Harvard to 41st Ave & Clares via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Soquel Dr & Capitola Ave via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, Lincoln Ave / W Market St, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 in around 13h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Capitola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Irvine to Capitola train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Capitola is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Irvine to Capitola.
There are 177+ hotels available in Capitola.


