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How to get fromTampa to Irvineby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Tampa to Irvine by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Tampa to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane TPA - SNA
    8h 35m
    $152–652

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Paso to Santa Anabus bus
    2d 7h
    $462–637

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 14h
    $2,192–3,423

  4. Drive  2,439.7 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Irvinecar car 2,439.7 mi
    40h 13m
    $417–603

  5. Fly Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TPA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    9h 59m
    $177–477

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MCO - SNA
    9h 21m
    $205–528

  7. Fly Tampa to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    11h 6m
    $185–636

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2d 14h
    $491–744

Tampa to Irvine by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,131.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Campus-University Center via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, St Joseph Pkwy @ San Jacinto St, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Santa Ana, and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 in around 2d 7h.

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