There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Davis by plane, 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 to Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SNA - SMF
3h 11m$521–814Drive 438.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Daviscar 438.1 mi
7h 15m$80–116Bus, train
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus FlixBus N2003
- Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain Capitol Corridor / ...
13h 46m$109–170Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Davistrain Coast Starlight
15h 24m$299–472Fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davistrain
4h 24m$256–786Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davistrain
5h 17m$438–902Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
14h 50m$82–129
Irvine to Davis by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Davis is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Davis is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $500 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Davis. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at 5th St at I St. via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Davis. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Davis via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.
The distance between Irvine and Davis is 431 miles. The road distance is 440.6 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Davis without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 46m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Irvine to Davis, including transfers.
Irvine to Davis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Irvine to Davis train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Davis is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $500 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $480 and takes 15h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 14h 50m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Davis, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Davis via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 15h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to El Cerrito del Norte BART
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Davis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Irvine to Davis train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Davis is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Irvine to Davis.
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