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How to get fromBoston to Irvineby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BOS - SNA
    8h
    $260–650

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOS - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    9h 9m
    $223–618

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $892–2,033

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    3d
    $545–1,071

  5. Drive 2,977.3 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Irvinecar car 2,977.3 mi
    2d
    $544–785

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BOS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain train
    10h 12m
    $277–1,077

  7. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary, IN to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 20h
    $751–1,668

Boston to Irvine by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$892Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Tustin via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 2d 19h.

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