There are 8 ways to get from Burlingame to Irvine by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)SFO - SNA
2h 50m$299–612Caltrain, bus, train
cheapest- Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
10h 3m$70–75Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
14h 46m$116–180Drive 410.9 mi
- Drive from Burlingame to Irvine410.9 mi
6h 54m$75–109Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)SJC - SNA
3h 33m$105–302BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Millbrae to West Oakland
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)OAK - SNA
4h 4m$175–312Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal CenterGreyhound US0831
12h 16m$85–213Bus
- Take the bus from Redwood City Station to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus N2002
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to AnaheimAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 23m
Burlingame to Irvine by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burlingame to Irvine is to Caltrain and bus and train which costs $70 - $75 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Burlingame to Irvine is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $290 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Burlingame to Irvine. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Broadway-Burlingame and arriving at Main-Harvard via Redwood City Station, Los Angeles and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Burlingame to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Broadway Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Tustin via San Jose and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.
The distance between Burlingame and Irvine is 378 miles. The road distance is 413.3 miles.
The best way to get from Burlingame to Irvine without a car is to Caltrain and bus and train which takes 10h 3m and costs $70 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Burlingame to Irvine, including transfers.
Burlingame to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Redwood City Station.
Burlingame to Irvine train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Broadway Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Burlingame to Irvine is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $290 - $650. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 14h 46m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 12h 23m.
What companies run services between Burlingame, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Tustin via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 14h 46m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
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
- $75–430
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- 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
- $50–310
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
Train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
- 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 San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Millbrae to West Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
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
- $75–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Redwood City Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $40–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Burlingame to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Burlingame to Irvine train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlingame to Irvine is 413 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Burlingame to Irvine.
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