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How to get fromIrvine to Pinnacles National Parkby plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Pinnacles National Park by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 27m
    $340–842

  2. Drive 313.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Pinnacles National Parkcar car 313.8 mi
    5h 50m
    $58–83

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Paso Robles

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Paso Roblesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    4. Take the taxi from Soledad Mission Shopping Center to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    12h 41m

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    13h 2m
    $211–366

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 51m
    $326–954

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    9h 18m
    $383–846

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    14h 28m

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Irvine to Pinnacles National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 380.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Pinnacles National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Pinnacles National Park. However, you can fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), walk to Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport, take the line 7 bus to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, walk to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, take the line 20 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park. Alternatively, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the bus to Paso Robles, take the bus to Canal / Bassett Street, take the line 23 bus to Soledad Mission Shopping Center, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park.

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