There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Irvine by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
1h 15m$65–650Bus, train via San Bernardino
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustintrain IE-OC Line
9h 21m$59–104Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Pomona Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Campus-University Centerbus 59
12h 50m$134–283Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Phoenix-PHX to Irvine363.2 mi
5h 56mDrive 363.2 mi
- Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Irvinecar 363.2 mi
5h 56m$67–96Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Santa Anabus El Paso
14h 19m$69–99
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Irvine by tram, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Irvine is to bus and train via San Bernardino which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Irvine is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $65 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Washington St & 41st Pl and arriving at Campus-University Center via Phoenix and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
The distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Irvine is 340 miles. The road distance is 365.3 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Irvine without a car is to bus and train via San Bernardino which takes 9h 21m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Irvine bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Irvine is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $65 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 14h 19m.
The quickest flight from Phoenix Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Irvine bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Santa Ana station.
What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Phoenix to Santa Ana twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 11h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $23–200
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Pomona Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Campus-University Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Phoenix to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Phoenix-PHX to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Irvine is 365 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Irvine.
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Phoenix Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport.
There are 1584+ hotels available in Irvine.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Irvine. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









