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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Irvine by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Tucson

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane TUS - SNA
    3h 21m
    $75–460

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 21m
    $81–129

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    12h 25m
    $165–328

  4. Drive 472.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Irvinecar car 472.9 mi
    7h 40m
    $87–125

  5. Bus to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHX - SNA
    4h 10m
    $365–786

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Santa Anabus bus El Paso
    17h 19m
    $77–122

Tucson to Irvine by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Main-Harvard via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 12h 21m.

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