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How to get fromSalinas to Irvineby shuttle, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Salinas to Irvine by shuttle, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeSJC - SNA
    4h 30m
    $132–358

  2. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMRY - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
    7h 57m
    $53–247

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustintrainOC Line
    8h 11m
    $60–153

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustintrainOC Line
    11h 10m
    $97–160

  5. Drive 342.5 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Irvinecar342.5 mi
    5h 53m
    $63–91

  6. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeOAK - SNA
    5h 39m
    $165–369

  7. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Anaheim-CerritosshuttleSan Jose
    11h 13m
    $60–82

Salinas to Irvine by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to Tustin via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, CBX Cross Border Express operates a shuttle from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Anaheim-Cerritos once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 9h.

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