There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to University of Arizona by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Tucson
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane SNA - TUS
3h 2m$76–446Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
12h 10m$159–342Bus via Los Angeles (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucson Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
14h 1m$80–155Drive 471.4 mi
- Drive from Irvine to University of Arizonacar 471.4 mi
7h 37m$86–125Fly to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
4h 8m$115–645Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tucsonbus Cbx
15h 6m$77–122
Irvine to University of Arizona by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to University of Arizona is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $80 - $160 and takes 14h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to University of Arizona is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $75 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to University of Arizona station. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Tucson Bus Station via Anaheim and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to University of Arizona station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Irvine and University of Arizona is 429 miles. The road distance is 474.2 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to University of Arizona without a car is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs $150 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Irvine to University of Arizona, including transfers.
Irvine to University of Arizona bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.
Irvine to University of Arizona train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to University of Arizona is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $75 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 12h 10m, you could also bus via Los Angeles, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 14h 1m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and University of Arizona, AZ, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to University of Arizona via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Tucson Amtrak Station in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- 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 Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Santa Ana to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to University of Arizona bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Irvine to University of Arizona train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to University of Arizona is 474 miles. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Irvine to University of Arizona.
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