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How to get fromMarin County to Orange Countyby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Marin County to Orange County by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SFO - SNA
    5h 2m
    $244–774

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 4m
    $73–141

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 46m
    $232–433

  4. Drive 432.1 mi

    1. Drive from Marin County to Orange Countycar car 432.1 mi
    7h 17m
    $79–114

  5. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    5h 4m
    $297–847

  6. Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane STS - SNA
    5h 52m
    $267–517

  7. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    7h 31m
    $375–1,493

Marin County to Orange County by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Marin County, CA, USA and Orange County, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Marin County to Santa Ana via Richmond, Oakland, and Los Angeles in around 15h 46m.

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