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How to get fromIrvine to Santa Claraby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Santa Clara by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    1h 40m
    $196–799

  2. Bus via Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    10h 22m
    $51–69

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 5m
    $60–118

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 19m
    $142–298

  5. Drive 384.7 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Santa Claracar car 384.7 mi
    6h 36m
    $71–102

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 50m
    $195–690

Irvine to Santa Clara by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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