There are 8 ways to get from Alameda to Irvine by plane, subway, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
2h 45m$68–406Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
11h 6m$59–106BART, bus, train
- Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
9h 41m$68–76Train
- Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
14h 7m$78–137Drive 408 mi
- Drive from Alameda to Irvinecar 408 mi
6h 44m$75–108Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SFO - SNA
3h 18m$300–613BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
3h 44m$84–481Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
11h 30m$90–209
Alameda to Irvine by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Irvine is to BART and bus and train which costs $65 - $80 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Irvine is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $65 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Main-Paseo Westpark via Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
The distance between Alameda and Irvine is 381 miles. The road distance is 410.4 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Irvine without a car is to BART and bus and train which takes 9h 41m and costs $65 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Alameda to Irvine, including transfers.
Alameda to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Alameda to Irvine is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $65 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 14h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $210 and takes 11h 30m.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oakland to Tustin via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 14h 7m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from Fruitvale to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $50–100
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Alameda to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Alameda to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Irvine is 410 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Alameda to Irvine.
There are 1361+ hotels available in Irvine.