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Seven ways to Travel from Carmel to Irvine

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By car (590 km)
6 h 17 min
590 km.
from $32
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Rideshare
6 h 17 min
590 km.
from $7.70
Bus
14 h 9 min
488 km.
from $149.07
Train
11 h 38 min
488 km.
from $237.50
Bus, Train
6 h 57 min
488 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Plane
8 h 7 min
488 km.
from $338.99

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$239.13

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$402.17
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$815.22

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$423.91

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$141.30
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvine
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$76.09
Bus from Salinas to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Tustin
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.33
Train from Norwalk/ Santa Fe Springs station to Tustin
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.52–$8.15

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Milpitas to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.00–$7.07

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
Website:
metro.net
Train from Aviation / Imperial Station to Norwalk
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.73

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$173.91

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.00–$59.78

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.61–$38.04
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$103.26

Norwalk Transit System

Phone:
+1 562-929-5550
Website:
norwalk.org/city-hall/departments/norwalk-transit-system-nts
Bus from C Line Station to Metrolink
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Email:
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Rio Rd / Crossroads to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.96–$2.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Irvine is to bus and night bus which costs $45.65 - $152.17 and takes 13h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Irvine is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $108.70 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Rio Rd / Crossroads and arriving at Main-Harvard via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.

How far is it from Carmel to Irvine?

The distance between Carmel and Irvine is 690 km. The road distance is 589.9 km.

How do I travel from Carmel to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 11h 38m and costs $119.57 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Irvine?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Carmel to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Irvine bus from?

Carmel to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Carmel to Irvine?

The best way to get from Carmel to Irvine is to train which takes 11h 38m and costs $119.57 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $228.26 and takes 14h 9m.

Where does the Carmel to Irvine bus arrive?

Carmel to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Carmel to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Irvine is 590 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Carmel to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1114+ hotels available in Irvine. Prices start at $66.33 per night.
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