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How to get fromIrvine to Milpitasby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Irvine to Milpitas by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3h 27m
    $55–325

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    8h 44m
    $58–79

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 46m
    $242–375

  4. Drive  386.6 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Milpitascar car 386.6 mi
    6h 34m
    $64–93

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3h 46m
    $200–763

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    4h 45m
    $159–678

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the subway from Daly City to Milpitassubway subway
    4h 44m
    $120–356

  8. Train, line 62 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk / Imperial to 226th / Norwalkbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    6h
    $88–517

  9. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    5h 52m
    $444–767

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 48m
    $71–114

  11. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus Lxus 3126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales / ...
    13h 4m
    $68–112

Irvine to Milpitas by train, tram, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Tasman Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 12h 46m.

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