There are 7 ways to get from Redwood City to Irvine by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SFO - SNA
3h 4m$113–347Bus via Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarketbus San Jose
12h 7m$53–71Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
11h 50m$73–119Train
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
14h 25m$244–379Drive 400.8 mi
- Drive from Redwood City to Irvinecar 400.8 mi
6h 48m$74–106Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
3h 13m$379–810Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
4h 9m$224–768
Redwood City to Irvine by train and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Irvine is to bus via Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket which costs $50 - $75 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Irvine is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $110 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Redwood City station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Main-Paseo Westpark via Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Redwood City to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Tustin via San Jose and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
The distance between Redwood City and Irvine is 388 miles. The road distance is 403.1 miles.
The best way to get from Redwood City to Irvine without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Redwood City to Irvine, including transfers.
Redwood City to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
Redwood City to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Redwood City to Irvine is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $110 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 11h 50m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $380 and takes 14h 25m.
What companies run services between Redwood City, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- 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
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $48–52
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
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Booking & Getting There
Redwood City to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Redwood City to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Irvine is 403 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Redwood City to Irvine.
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