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How to get fromStanford University to Irvineby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Stanford University 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 37m
    $198–812

  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 50m
    $51–71

  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 43m
    $144–299

  4. Drive 396.1 mi

    1. Drive from Stanford University to Irvinecar car 396.1 mi
    6h 49m
    $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 45m
    $193–770

  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 46m
    $254–771

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 52m
    $62–131

Stanford University to Irvine by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Stanford University, 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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