There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Mecca by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tustin to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus Cbx
4h 21m$82–118Drive 127.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Meccacar 127.3 mi
2h 14m$24–34Bus, line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Town Center & Hahn to Coachella Transit Hubbus 11 / ...
6h 30m$44–61
Irvine to Mecca by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Mecca is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Mecca is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine station to Mecca. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Lincoln at 7th via Town Center & Hahn and Coachella Transit Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Irvine and Mecca is 142 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Mecca without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Irvine to Mecca, including transfers.
Irvine to Mecca bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Irvine to Mecca bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Mecca is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Irvine to Mecca.
There are 605+ hotels available in Mecca.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Mecca, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to Lincoln at 7th via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Town Center & Hahn, and Coachella Transit Hub in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $27–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Town Center & Hahn to Coachella Transit Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
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