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

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There are 9 ways to get from Irvine to Berkeley by plane, train, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2h 17m
    $74–450

  2. Bus, BART

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    16h 26m
    $54–81

  3. Train, bus, BART

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    9h 9m
    $69–78

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 44m
    $78–161

  5. Drive 416.4 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Berkeleycar car 416.4 mi
    6h 58m
    $76–110

  6. 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 San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    2h 38m
    $311–525

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway subway
    3h 17m
    $88–501

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    4h 42m
    $72–382

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 21m
    $134–186

Irvine to Berkeley by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Emeryville via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 13h 44m.

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