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How to Travel from

Palo Alto to Irvine

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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:
$53.65–$281.00

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$408.72

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.64–$459.82

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$472.59

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.34–$383.18
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$434.27
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$498.13

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.30
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.49–$7.02

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$178.82
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.66–$76.64

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:
$9.58–$12.13

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.38–$204.36

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.49–$114.95

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Westminster,
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.75

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Irvine is to bus via Westminster, CA which costs $53.26 - $57.61 and takes 11h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Irvine is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $86.96 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Irvine. However, there are services departing from El Camino & California and arriving at Main-Harvard via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Irvine station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Tustin station via San Jose and L. A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Irvine?

The distance between Palo Alto and Irvine is 636 km. The road distance is 639.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Irvine without a car is to bus which takes 11h 42m and costs $28.26 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Palo Alto to Irvine, including transfers.

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

Palo Alto to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

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

Palo Alto to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Irvine?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Irvine is to bus which takes 11h 42m and costs $28.26 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Irvine bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Irvine train arrive?

Palo Alto to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Irvine is 640 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Palo Alto 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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