There are 7 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Irvine by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SLC - SNA
3h 26m$77–443Train, bus
- Take the train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Stationtrain 750
- Take the bus from 300 S / 600 E - Provo to Las Vegasbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
16h 14m$150–213Train
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
33h 53m$705–1,091Drive 686.4 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Irvinecar 686.4 mi
10h 43m$126–181Train to Provo, fly
- Take the train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Provo (PVU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PVU - SNA
5h 32m$80–459Shuttle, bus, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Cedar City - SUU
- Take the bus from Cedar City to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
17h 7m$125–200Bus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Cedar City - Sunocobus
- Take the bus from Cedar City to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
17h 41m$132–256
Salt Lake City to Irvine by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Irvine is to shuttle and bus and train which costs $120 - $200 and takes 17h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Irvine is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $75 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Downtown Salt Lake and arriving at Campus-University Center via Salt Lake City Airport, Cedar City, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Tustin via Sacramento and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 53m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Irvine is 598 miles. The road distance is 690.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Irvine without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 14m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Salt Lake City to Irvine, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Irvine bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Salt Lake City Airport station.
Salt Lake City to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Irvine is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $75 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,100 and takes 33h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 17h 41m.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salt Lake City to Tustin via Sacramento, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 33h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Provo to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Provo to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Provo to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Phone
- +1 801-743-3882
- [email protected]
- Website
- rideuta.com
Train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Schedules at
- rideuta.com
- Adult - full fare
- $2–7
Train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Schedules at
- rideuta.com
- Adult - full fare
- $2–7
- 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
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from 300 S / 600 E - Provo to Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $75–100
Bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $60–90
- Phone
- +1 800-933-8320
- [email protected]
- Website
- St. George Shuttle
Shuttle from Salt Lake City Airport to Cedar City - SUU
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- St. George Shuttle
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cedar City to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cedar City to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Cedar City - Sunoco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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Booking & Getting There
Salt Lake City to Irvine bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Cedar City - Sunoco station.
Irvine is 1h behind Salt Lake City. It is currently 4:02 PM in Salt Lake City and 3:02 PM in Irvine.
Salt Lake City to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Irvine is 690 miles. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Salt Lake City to Irvine.
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