There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Tulare by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulare Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 40m$43–101Drive 215.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Tularecar 215.6 mi
3h 39m$40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Tulare Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
8h 24m
Irvine to Tulare by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Tulare is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Tulare is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Tulare. However, there are services departing from Main-Culver and arriving at Tulare Bus Stop via Anaheim and Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Irvine and Tulare is 216 miles. The road distance is 216.9 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Tulare without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Irvine to Tulare, including transfers.
Irvine to Tulare bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Anaheim station.
Irvine to Tulare bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Tulare is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Irvine to Tulare.
There are 77+ hotels available in Tulare.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Tulare, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main-Culver to Tulare Bus Stop via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 8h 24m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulare Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Tulare Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Anaheim to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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