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How to get fromWashington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Irvineby plane, subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Irvine by plane, subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAD - SNA
    5h 23m
    $480–1,000

  2. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane IAD - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 32m
    $200–693

  3. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 16h
    $950–2,016

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 17h
    $413–835

  5. Drive 2,596.9 mi

    1. Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Irvinecar car 2,596.9 mi
    42h 39m
    $474–685

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    8h 24m
    $211–853

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAD - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    9h 37m
    $228–820

Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Irvine by subway and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$950Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,260.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Campus-University Center via Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 in around 2d 17h.

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