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How to get fromSanta Clara to Irvineby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Clara 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

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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 33m
    $192–802

  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 33m
    $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
    13h 56m
    $142–298

  4. Drive 382.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Irvinecar car 382.7 mi
    6h 32m
    $70–101

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak 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 28m
    $254–777

  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 33m
    $58–79

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 18m
    $61–118

Santa Clara to Irvine by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to Tustin via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 13h 56m.

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