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How to get fromWatsonville to Irvineby shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    4h 42m
    $232–858

  2. Drive 361.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watsonville to Irvinecar car 361.4 mi
    6h 19m
    $66–96

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    12h 57m
    $121–255

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 23m
    $74–144

  5. Line 28 bus, line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Rodriguez / Second to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    3. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    5h 50m
    $248–760

  6. Line 1 bus, bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln & E Lake to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    4. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    6h 43m
    $267–801

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    7h 36m
    $167–683

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    13h 24m
    $111–160

Watsonville to Irvine by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Porter / San Juan to Tustin via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 12h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Beach & Union to Main-Harvard via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 13h 23m.

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