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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, 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)planeTUS - SNA
    3h 21m
    $100–650

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustintrainOC Line
    11h 25m
    $58–125

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsbusFlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to AnaheimbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 21m

  4. Drive 472.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Irvinecar472.9 mi
    7h 37m
    $87–125

  5. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planePHX - SNA
    4h 20m
    $385–685

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Huntington ParkbusGuadalajara
    14h 42m
    $113–172

Tucson to Irvine by train and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Tustin via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 11h 25m.

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