There are 8 ways to get from Aptos to Irvine by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)SJC - SNA
4h 49m$105–313Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustinOC Line
11h 24m$57–172Train
- Take the train from Salinas to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustinOC Line
14h 23m$102–172Drive 370.9 mi
- Drive from Aptos to Irvine370.9 mi
6h 27m$68–98Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)SFO - SNA
5h 38m$308–634Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)OAK - SNA
6h 18m$159–292Bus
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station17
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal CenterGreyhound US0831
12h 49m$76–216Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Watsonville to Anaheim-CerritosSan Jose
13h 8m$61–96
Aptos to Irvine by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aptos to Irvine is to shuttle which costs $60 - $100 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Aptos to Irvine is to bus and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $100 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Aptos to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd and arriving at Main-Harvard via Front, San Jose Diridon Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
The distance between Aptos and Irvine is 389 miles. The road distance is 373.1 miles.
The best way to get from Aptos to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 24m and costs $55 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Aptos to Irvine, including transfers.
Aptos to Irvine bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
The best way to get from Aptos to Irvine is to train which takes 14h 23m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $220 and takes 12h 49m.
Aptos to Irvine bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aptos to Irvine is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Aptos to Irvine.
What companies run services between Aptos, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to Tustin via Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 14h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd to Main-Harvard via River St S. & Soquel Ave, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 12h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Front to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Shuttle from Watsonville to Anaheim-Cerritos
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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