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How to get fromSan Francisco to Irvineby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Irvine by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SFO - SNA
    3h 46m
    $112–344

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    6h 24m
    $65–350

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus FlixBus N2003
    10h 17m
    $69–101

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    15h 35m
    $261–416

  5. Drive  420.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Irvinecar car 420.5 mi
    7h 2m
    $72–104

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

    1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    3h 47m
    $218–760

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    4h 41m
    $514–816

  8. BART, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    10h 26m
    $66–90

  9. Bus via San Francisco Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 20m
    $80–117

San Francisco to Irvine by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between San Francisco, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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