There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Marina by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Marina Shuttle Station
3h 18m$238–842Drive 354.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Marinacar 354.1 mi
6h 13m$65–94Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
11h 10m$121–255Train, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
11h 13m$106–161Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SNA - MRY
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Del Monte Blvd / Palm Avebus
3h 31m$248–728Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Marina Shuttle Station
5h 3m$283–794Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 28m$80–145
Irvine to Marina by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Marina is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Marina is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 18m and costs $230 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Marina. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Del Monte / Palm via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Marina. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
The distance between Irvine and Marina is 411 miles. The road distance is 356.1 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Marina without a car is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Irvine to Marina, including transfers.
Irvine to Marina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Irvine to Marina train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Marina is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 12h 28m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Marina, Monterey County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to Del Monte Blvd / Reservation Rd via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Del Monte / Palm via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 28m.
- 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
- $55–350
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Coliseum to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Marina Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–55
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Marina Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Del Monte Blvd / Palm Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Marina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Irvine to Marina train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Marina is 356 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Irvine to Marina.
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