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How to get fromIrvine to Mojave Desertby plane, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Mojave Desert by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SNA - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    2h 50m
    $123–570

  2. Drive 211.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Mojave Desertcar car 211.1 mi
    3h 55m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus Greyhound US0900
    2. Drive from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Mojave Desertcar car
    8h 19m

  4. Bus, drive via Enterprise

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus Greyhound US0900
    2. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    9h 45m

  5. Bus, drive via Enterprise #2

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus Greyhound US0900
    2. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    10h 20m

  6. Bus, drive via Enterprise #3 (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Las Vegas Stripbus bus FlixBus 2037
    2. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    12h 24m
    $71–112

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar110Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Mojave Desert, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Mojave Desert. However, you can fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) then drive to Mojave Desert. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Mojave Desert via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Las Vegas BusTerminal in around 8h 19m.

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