There are 7 ways to get from Alameda to Irvine by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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 from Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
2h 45m$214–756Bus via Artic - Dock 4
cheapest- Take the bus from Oakland to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus N2003
10h 20m$66–123Train
- Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
14h 7m$149–308Drive 408 mi
- Drive from Alameda to Irvinecar 408 mi
6h 49m$75–108Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SFO - SNA
3h 24m$121–713BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
3h 43m$199–811Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
12h 5m$66–123
Alameda to Irvine by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Irvine is to bus via Artic - Dock 4 which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Irvine is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $210 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Main-Paseo Westpark via Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
The distance between Alameda and Irvine is 381 miles. The road distance is 410.3 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Irvine without a car is to bus via Artic - Dock 4 which takes 10h 20m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Alameda to Irvine, including transfers.
Alameda to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Alameda to Irvine is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $210 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Artic - Dock 4, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 20m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 14h 7m.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center once daily. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Fruitvale to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Alameda to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Alameda to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Irvine is 410 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Alameda to Irvine.
There are 1369+ hotels available in Irvine.