The average train between Irvine and Walnut Creek takes 16h 13m and the fastest train takes 13h 55m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Irvine to Walnut Creek. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Irvine and Walnut Creek. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Walnut Creek at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 16h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Walnut Creek. However, there are services departing from Tustin station and arriving at Oakland station via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.
Irvine to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Walnut Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
The distance between Irvine and Walnut Creek is 606.8 km. The road distance is 653 km.
You can take a train from Tustin to Walnut Creek via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Oakland, Lake Merritt, and MacArthur in around 14h 15m.
