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How to get fromIrvine to Elk Groveby plane, tram, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Elk Grove by plane, tram, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, tram

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSNA - SMF
    2. Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to CRC Stationtram
    3h 2m
    $151–303

  2. Drive 413.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Elk Grovecar413.4 mi
    6h 51m
    $76–109

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to Huong Lan Sandwiches SacramentobusSan Fran
    8h 53m
    $90–103

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to SacramentotrainCoast Starlight
    17h 8m
    $97–179

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeLAX - SMF
    3. Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to CRC Stationtram
    5h 33m
    $155–347

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0831
    14h 42m
    $94–223

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Elk Grove, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to Elk Grove via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Sacramento, 8th & O Station, and CRC Station in around 17h 8m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–190 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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