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How to get fromSalinas to Irvineby shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Irvine by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    4h 33m
    $232–858

  2. Drive 342.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Irvinecar car 342.5 mi
    5h 55m
    $63–91

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    11h 10m
    $125–243

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    11h 31m
    $108–157

  5. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    4h 34m
    $245–756

  6. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    6h 8m
    $257–823

  7. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    7h 28m
    $280–731

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 17m
    $83–142

Salinas to Irvine by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to Tustin via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Main-Harvard via San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 12h 17m.

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