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How to Travel from

Irvine to Palo Alto

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.50–$280.25

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$407.64

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$458.59

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$471.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.28
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.48–$7.01

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$178.34
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.64–$76.43

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.55–$12.10

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$203.82

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$121.02

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Palo Alto is to night bus which costs $38.04 - $119.57 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Palo Alto is to fly and Caltrain which takes 2h 33m and costs $97.83 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Tustin station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

How far is it from Irvine to Palo Alto?

The distance between Irvine and Palo Alto is 642 km. The road distance is 641.7 km.

How do I travel from Irvine to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 10h 22m and costs $31.52 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Irvine to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Palo Alto train from?

Irvine to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.

Train or bus from Irvine to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Irvine to Palo Alto is to bus which takes 10h 22m and costs $31.52 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 12h 42m.

Where does the Irvine to Palo Alto train arrive?

Irvine to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L. A. Union Station station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Palo Alto is 642 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Irvine to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 588+ hotels available in Palo Alto. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
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