There are 6 ways to get from Salinas to Irvine by shuttle, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)SJC - SNA
4h 30m$172–378Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustinOC Line
8h 11m$53–160Train
- Take the train from Salinas to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustinOC Line
11h 10m$96–167Drive 342.5 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Irvine342.5 mi
5h 53m$63–91Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)OAK - SNA
5h 39mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Anaheim-CerritosSan Jose
11h 13m$60–82
Salinas to Irvine by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Irvine is to shuttle which costs $60 - $85 and takes 11h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Irvine is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $170 - $380.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
The distance between Salinas and Irvine is 408 miles. The road distance is 344.5 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 11m and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Salinas to Irvine, including transfers.
Salinas to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Irvine is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Salinas to Irvine.
There are 1322+ hotels available in Irvine.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $40–55
- Standard Rate
- $49
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Shuttle from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Anaheim-Cerritos
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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