How far is it from Irvine to Salton Sea?

The distance between Irvine and Salton Sea is 164 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine to Salton Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Salton Sea without a car is to train and bus and travel which takes 5h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Salton Sea?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Irvine to Salton Sea, including transfers.

Irvine to Salton Sea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Salton Sea by train, bus, unknown, or plane

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Train, bus, travel
best
1. Take the train from Tustin to San Bernardino - Downtown
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CALa
3. Walk from Indio, CA to Salton Sea
5h 21m
Train, bus, travel via El Cajon
1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd891 / ...
3. Walk from Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd to Salton Sea
8h 45m
Train, fly to Imperial County Airport, travel
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)LAX - IPL
3. Walk from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Salton Sea
5h 10m
Train, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, travel
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)LAX - PSP
3. Walk from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Salton Sea
5h 22m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) flights

17Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Irvine to Salton Sea.

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Distance: 163.5 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Salton Sea?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Salton Sea. However, you can take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, walk to San Bernardino, CA, take the bus to Indio, CA, then travel to Salton Sea. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alton-Paseo Westpark to Salton Sea via Irvine Station-Dock 5, Irvine, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, El Cajon Station, El Cajon Transit Center, and Christmas Circle & Palm Canyon Rd in around 8h 45m.

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How to get fromIrvine to Salton Seaby train, bus, unknown or plane

There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Salton Sea by train, bus, unknown, or plane

Train, bus, travel

Train, bus, travel via El Cajon

Train, fly to Imperial County Airport, travel

Train, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, travel