There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Plano by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Dallas, tram
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dallas (DAL)plane SNA - DAL
- Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Downtown Plano Stationtram
4h 46m$101–452Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US0901
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000
36h 6m$269–405Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
42h 25m$962–1,515Drive 1,409.7 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Planocar 1,409.7 mi
22h 39m$258–372Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane SNA - DFW
4h 34m$138–422
Irvine to Plano by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Plano is to fly which costs $130 - $430 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Plano is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $130 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Plano station. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Park Lane Station via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Montclair Transcenter and Bachman Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Plano station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Downtown Plano Station via Los Angeles and Ebj Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 25m.
The distance between Irvine and Plano is 1244 miles. The road distance is 1417.9 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Plano without a car is to bus which takes 36h 6m and costs $260 - $410.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Irvine to Plano, including transfers.
Irvine to Plano bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Irvine to Plano train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Plano is to bus which takes 36h 6m and costs $260 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $950 - $1,600 and takes 42h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $430 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Plano, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Main-Harvard to 12Th Street Station via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Montclair Transcenter, Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, Park Lane Station, and Park Lane Station in around 36h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Downtown Plano Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Ebj Union Station in around 42h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dallas via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dallas via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dallas via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–420
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–430
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- DART
Tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Downtown Plano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $950–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–380
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Plano bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montclair Transcenter station.
Plano is 2h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 3:50 AM in Irvine and 5:50 AM in Plano.
Irvine to Plano train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Plano is 1418 miles. It takes approximately 22h 39m to drive from Irvine to Plano.
There are 790+ hotels available in Plano.











