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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    2h 26m
    $192–802

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 7m
    $58–79

  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
    $146–289

  4. Drive 377.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Irvinecar car 377.7 mi
    6h 28m
    $69–100

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    3h 21m
    $249–762

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 12m
    $65–119

  7. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    13h 51m
    $82–106

San Jose to Irvine by bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between San Jose, 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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