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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz 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:
$53.58–$280.65

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$255.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22

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:
$76.54–$459.25

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

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:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

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:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from San Jose to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$76.54
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

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:
$9.57–$12.12
Train from Norwalk/ Santa Fe Springs station to Tustin
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$9.57

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Aviation / Imperial Station to Norwalk
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

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:
$29.34–$204.11

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$121.19

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

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

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Irvine is to bus and night bus which costs $34.78 - $119.57 and takes 10h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Irvine is to bus and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $65.22 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Ocean & Water and arriving at Main-Paseo Westpark via San Jose Diridon Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Irvine?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Irvine is 620 km. The road distance is 613.4 km.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Irvine without a car is to bus and train via San Jose which takes 10h 2m and costs $59.78 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Irvine?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Santa Cruz to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Irvine bus from?

Santa Cruz to Irvine bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Ocean & Water station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Irvine bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Irvine bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Irvine is 613 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Santa Cruz 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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