There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Davis by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 6m$95–583Bus via Stockton
cheapest- Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Davisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 58m$77–117Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Davistrain Coast Starlight
15h 24m$159–342Drive 438.1 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Daviscar 438.1 mi
7h 14m$80–116Fly 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 19m$96–518Fly 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$104–549Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
14h 49m$77–149
Irvine to Davis by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Davis is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 14h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Davis is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Davis. However, there are services departing from Main-Culver and arriving at Davis via Anaheim and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
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 via Stockton which takes 13h 58m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Irvine to Davis, including transfers.
Irvine to Davis bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Anaheim 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 6m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Stockton, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 13h 58m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 15h 24m.
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 bus from Main-Culver to Davis via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Stockton, and Stockton in around 13h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Anaheim to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Davis bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Stockton 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 14m to drive from Irvine to Davis.
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