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How to Travel from

Irvine to San Rafael

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

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bakersfield to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.76–$152.86
Train from Los Angeles to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.78–$191.08

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 Milpitas to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.83

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$95.54
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 El
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$140.12

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to San Rafael is to night bus which costs $40.22 - $130.43 and takes 13h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to San Rafael is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $108.70 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center Platform B SB via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine station to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Tustin station and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center Platform B NB via Los Angeles, Lake Merritt and El Cerrito del Norte BART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

Is there a direct flight between Irvine and San Rafael?

Yes, there are direct flights between Irvine and San Rafael; these take 1h 27m and cost $65.22 - $184.78 .

How far is it from Irvine to San Rafael?

The distance between Irvine and San Rafael is 661 km. The road distance is 699.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to San Rafael without a car is to train and night bus which takes 12h 28m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Irvine to San Rafael, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Irvine to San Rafael?

The best way to get from Irvine to San Rafael is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $108.70 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $206.52 and takes 12h 45m, you could also train, which costs $59.78 - $184.78 and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Irvine to San Rafael bus arrive?

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

Where does the Irvine to San Rafael train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Irvine to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to San Rafael is 699 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Irvine to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 446+ hotels available in San Rafael. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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