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How to Travel from

Irvine to San Mateo

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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 San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.28–$10.19
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.64–$9.55
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.24–$8.28

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

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

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Embarcadero
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.59

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$229.29

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

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Phone:
+1 415.701.2311
Website:
sfmta.com
Train from Metro Embarcadero Station to King
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.46

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to San Mateo?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to San Mateo is to night bus and Caltrain which costs $40.22 - $119.57 and takes 10h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to San Mateo?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to San Mateo is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $97.83 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and San Mateo?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to San Mateo. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at S Delaware St & Cypress Ave via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Mission St & 1st St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and San Mateo?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine station to San Mateo. However, there are services departing from Tustin station and arriving at San Mateo Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

How far is it from Irvine to San Mateo?

The distance between Irvine and San Mateo is 619 km. The road distance is 662.4 km.

How do I travel from Irvine to San Mateo without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to San Mateo without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 13h 4m and costs $54.35 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Irvine to San Mateo?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Irvine to San Mateo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to San Mateo bus from?

Irvine to San Mateo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to San Mateo train from?

Irvine to San Mateo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.

Train, bus or fly from Irvine to San Mateo?

The best way to get from Irvine to San Mateo is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $97.83 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can train and Caltrain, which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 13h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $30.43 - $206.52 and takes 13h 33m.

Where does the Irvine to San Mateo bus arrive?

Irvine to San Mateo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Irvine to San Mateo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Irvine to San Mateo?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to San Mateo is 662 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Irvine to San Mateo.

Where can I stay near San Mateo?

There are 461+ hotels available in San Mateo. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
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