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How to Travel from

San Mateo 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

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

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
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 Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.29

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

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

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Embarcadero to Coliseum
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 San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11

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

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Phone:
+1 415.701.2311
Website:
sfmta.com
Train from King St & 4th St to Metro
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Irvine is to Caltrain and bus and train which costs $66.30 - $72.83 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Irvine is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $86.96 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Irvine station. However, there are services departing from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Tustin station via San Jose and L. A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.

How far is it from San Mateo to Irvine?

The distance between San Mateo and Irvine is 614 km. The road distance is 661.4 km.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Irvine without a car is to Caltrain and bus and train which takes 9h 55m and costs $66.30 - $72.83 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from San Mateo to Irvine, including transfers.

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

San Mateo to Irvine train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or fly from San Mateo to Irvine?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Irvine is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $86.96 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 14h 38m.

Where does the San Mateo to Irvine train arrive?

San Mateo to Irvine train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Mateo to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Irvine is 661 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from San Mateo 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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