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How to get fromSan Jose Diridon station to Irvineby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose Diridon station to Irvine by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    2h 50m
    $197–809

  2. Bus, train via Los Angeles

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    1. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    9h 14m
    $58–69

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    12h 50m
    $143–290

  4. Drive 378.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose Diridon station to Irvinecar car 378.9 mi
    6h 25m
    $70–100

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    3h 35m
    $255–779

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    9h 14m
    $58–79

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 35m
    $61–113

San Jose Diridon station to Irvine by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between San Jose Diridon station, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Tustin via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 12h 50m.

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