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How to get fromSeattle to Irvineby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Irvine by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    5h 3m
    $135–405

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    7h 45m
    $92–415

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    31h 47m
    $219–323

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    37h 21m
    $761–1,168

  5. Drive  1,174.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Irvinecar car 1,174.6 mi
    19h 53m
    $194–281

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PAE - SNA
    5h 21m
    $179–880

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    7h 8m
    $148–308

Seattle to Irvine by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 995.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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 31h 47m.

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