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How to get fromSilicon Valley to Irvineby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Irvine by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, 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
    3h 6m
    $198–809

  2. Bus via Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarketbus bus San Jose
    11h 23m
    $52–69

  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
    14h 18m
    $144–299

  4. Drive 395.3 mi

    1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Irvinecar car 395.3 mi
    6h 44m
    $73–105

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SFO - SNA
    3h 16m
    $193–768

  6. Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    4h 16m
    $254–769

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 43m
    $68–129

Silicon Valley to Irvine by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, 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, Hoang Express operates a bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Xe Do Hoang Transportation also services this route once daily.

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