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How to get fromNewark to Irvineby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Newark to Irvine by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    8h 18m
    $335–708

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    10h 17m
    $198–631

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2d 18h
    $524–823

  4. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,725–3,267

  5. Drive  2,745.1 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Irvinecar car 2,745.1 mi
    44h 42m
    $454–655

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    8h 59m
    $309–443

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    11h
    $212–546

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    11h 47m
    $416–740

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 2h
    $1,828–2,863

Newark to Irvine by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$524Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,436.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Main-Harvard via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2d 18h.

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