13 days in Irvine, Yellowstone National Park & New York City Itinerary

Irvine is a city in Orange County, California, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Irvine: San Clemente Pier (in San Clemente), Long Beach (The Queen Mary & Aquarium of the Pacific) and Hermosa Beach Pier (in Hermosa Beach). There's much more to do: put a fun spin on your tour with ClueHoo, identify plant and animal life at Pacific Marine Mammal Center, enjoy the sand and surf at Crystal Cove, and walk around Heisler Park.

For other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Irvine trip itinerary website.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Irvine. In July, daytime highs in Irvine are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 67°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can travel to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone has been added to your itinerary. On the 13th (Mon), appreciate the extensive heritage of Uncle Tom's Trail and then take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Tue): take in the dramatic scenery at Kepler Cascades, take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, get outside with Morning Glory Pool, then take in the natural beauty of Old Faithful, and finally witness a stunning natural landmark at Castle Geyser.

For other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Irvine to Yellowstone National Park takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Irvine to Yellowstone National Park. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Irvine in July: highs in Yellowstone National Park hover around 73°F, while lows dip to 39°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to travel to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

You've now added Central Park to your itinerary. The adventure continues: explore the galleries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, examine the collection at New York Public Library, enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, and take a stroll through Times Square.

To see where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read New York City travel planner.

Fly from Yellowstone National Park to New York City in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and shuttle. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park to New York City, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in July: highs in New York City hover around 86°F, while lows dip to 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can travel back home.