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

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There are 8 ways to get from Irvine to Castro Valley by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly 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
    1h 57m
    $75–472

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    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
    9h 7m
    $62–86

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 2m
    $142–307

  4. Drive 398.8 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Castro Valleycar car 398.8 mi
    6h 36m
    $73–106

  5. Fly 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 Haywardsubway subway
    2h 31m
    $78–480

  6. Fly 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 West Oakland to Castro Valleysubway subway
    2h 51m
    $313–1,134

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Hayward Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 34m
    $67–132

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales / ...
    14h 48m
    $107–148

Irvine to Castro Valley by train, tram, bus, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Castro Valley, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Castro Valley via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Lake Merritt in around 14h 2m.

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