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How to get fromMenlo Park to Irvineby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Menlo Park to Irvine by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3h 9m
    $198–809

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 3m
    $63–83

  3. 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 21m
    $144–299

  4. Drive 397.3 mi

    1. Drive from Menlo Park to Irvinecar car 397.3 mi
    6h 48m
    $73–105

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SFO - SNA
    3h 13m
    $193–767

  6. Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    4h 13m
    $254–769

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 46m
    $68–129

Menlo Park to Irvine by train, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Menlo Park, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to Tustin via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 14h 21m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 9h.

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