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Trip Overview

The average train between Irvine and Oakland takes 16h 44m and the fastest train takes 12h 46m. There is at least one train per day from Irvine to Oakland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 44m
Duration
502 mi
Distance
$310
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Irvine to Oakland train times

Trains run once daily between Irvine and Oakland. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Oakland at 9:06 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 16h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak12h 46m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak25h 46m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak27h 38m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak12h 46m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak12h 46m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak12h 46m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak12h 46m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Irvine to Oakland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 502 mi
  • Duration: 16h 44m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to Oakland via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 13h 19m.

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