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How to get fromIrvine to Crater Lakeby plane, car, train, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Crater Lake by plane, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, drive

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane SNA - MFR
    2. Drive from Medford-Airport-MFR to Rim Village Crater Lake Lodgecar car
    3h 46m
    $251–332

  2. Drive 784.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Crater Lake National Parkcar car 784.2 mi
    13h 40m
    $144–207

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chemulttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Chemult to Crater Laketaxi taxi
    26h 9m
    $449–822

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane LAX - MFR
    3. Drive from Medford-Airport-MFR to Rim Village Crater Lake Lodgecar car
    6h 38m
    $170–446

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 736.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Crater Lake, Klamath County, OR, USA?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Crater Lake. However, you can fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) then drive to Rim Village Crater Lake Lodge. Alternatively, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Chemult, then take the taxi to Crater Lake.

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