What is the cheapest way to get from Thousand Palms to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Palms to Irvine is to bus via San Bernardino which costs $5 - $10 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Palms to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Thousand Palms to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Palms and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Palms to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Varner at Harry Oliver and arriving at Main-Paseo Westpark via San Bernardino, Katella-Harbor and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Thousand Palms to Irvine?

The distance between Thousand Palms and Irvine is 130 miles. The road distance is 101.3 miles.

How do I travel from Thousand Palms to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Thousand Palms to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 11m and costs $9 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Thousand Palms to Irvine?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Thousand Palms to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thousand Palms to Irvine bus from?

Thousand Palms to Irvine bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Varner at Harry Oliver station.

Where does the Thousand Palms to Irvine bus arrive?

Thousand Palms to Irvine bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at San Bernardino Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Thousand Palms to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Palms to Irvine is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Thousand Palms to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1576+ hotels available in Irvine.

Thousand Palms to Irvine - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Palms to Irvine by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustintrain IE-OC Line
4h 11m
$10–15
Bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus 200
5h 47m
$6–10
Bus, train via Beaumont
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to 2nd at Commercebus 10
2. Take the bus from Walmart to San Bernardinobus
3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustintrain
4h 51m
$10–19
Drive 100.7 mi
1. Drive from Thousand Palms to Irvinecar 100.7 mi
1h 47m
$19–27
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 9m
$44–62

Thousand Palms to Irvine by bus and train

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.2 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Thousand Palms, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to Main-Paseo Westpark via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino, Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 5h 47m.

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