There are 6 ways to get from Montreal to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane YUL - SNA
10h 51m$433–1,403Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane YUL - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
11h 44m$238–828Train
- Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 14h$1,506–2,608Drive 2,835.2 mi
- Drive from Montreal to Irvinecar 2,835.2 mi
45h 20m$649–938Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane YUL - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain
12h 40m$326–1,387Bus, train
- Take the bus from Montreal to Albany - Rensselaerbus
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 20h$1,684–2,744
Montreal to Irvine by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Irvine is to fly and train which costs $230 - $850 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Irvine is to fly which takes 10h 51m and costs $430 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Montréal and arriving at Tustin via Toronto Union Station, Detroit, Chicago Union Station and Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
The distance between Montreal and Irvine is 2476 miles. The road distance is 2851.8 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 20h and costs $1,600 - $2,800.
It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Montreal to Irvine, including transfers.
Montreal to Irvine train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Montréal station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Irvine is to fly which takes 10h 51m and costs $430 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,500 - $2,700 and takes 2 days 14h.
Irvine is 3h behind Montreal. It is currently 1:34 AM in Montreal and 10:34 PM in Irvine.
Montreal to Irvine train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Irvine, CA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montréal to Tustin via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–490
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–490
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–490
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–490
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Montréal to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $85–210
- Business
- $120–240
- Business Plus
- $130–250
- Economy
- $100–210
- Economy Plus
- $110–220
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–160
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $440–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Montreal to Albany - Rensselaer
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–140
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $35–130
- Flexible
- $65–140
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