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How to get fromLos Gatos to Irvineby bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Gatos to Irvine by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Line 27 bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Winchester Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3h 33m
    $336–808

  2. Bus via Gilroy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gilroy to Huntington Parkbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus bus Lxus 3105 / ...
    14h 57m
    $52–78

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    10h 12m
    $62–87

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    14h 32m
    $244–380

  5. Drive  381 mi

    1. Drive from Los Gatos to Irvinecar car 381 mi
    6h 27m
    $70–101

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    5h 18m
    $238–796

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 55m
    $72–110

Los Gatos to Irvine by bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Los Gatos, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga to Tustin via Winchester Station, Winchester Station, Diridon Station, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 14h 32m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 9h.

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