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How to get fromEl Capitán State Beach to Irvineby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from El Capitán State Beach to Irvine by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustintrainOC Line
    4h 4m
    $79–116

  2. Drive 153.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Capitán State Beach to Irvinecar153.5 mi
    2h 42m
    $28–41

  3. Train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustintrainOC Line
    5h 25m
    $82–98

  4. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeSBA - SNA
    3h 34m
    $128–455

  5. Bus, line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus53
    5h 6m

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to AnaheimtrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 38m
    $83–92

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSBA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
    4h 35m
    $93–280

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between El Capitán State Beach, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from El Capitán State Beach to Tustin via Goleta Amtrak, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly.

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