There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Irvine by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SEA - SNA
4h 35m$101–496Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SEA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
7h 48m$80–332Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
29h 47m$146–289Train
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
37h 21m$173–321Drive 1,174.6 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Irvinecar 1,174.6 mi
19h 53m$215–310Fly Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PAE - SNA
4h 40m$107–576
Seattle to Irvine by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Irvine is to fly and train which costs $80 - $340 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Irvine is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Main-Harvard via Sacramento Bus Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 21m.
The distance between Seattle and Irvine is 1000 miles. The road distance is 1181.4 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Irvine without a car is to bus which takes 29h 47m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Seattle to Irvine, including transfers.
Seattle to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Irvine is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 29h 47m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $330 and takes 37h 21m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Main-Harvard via Sacramento Bus Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 29h 47m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Irvine is 1181 miles. It takes approximately 19h 53m to drive from Seattle to Irvine.
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