There are 7 ways to get from Irvine (Station) to Berkeley by plane, train, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
2h 17m$274–792Train, bus, BART
cheapest- Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway
10h 6m$65–89Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
13h 45m$154–339Drive 415.9 mi
- Drive from Irvine (Station) to Berkeleycar 415.9 mi
6h 56m$76–110Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SNA - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
2h 45m$220–749Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway
3h 21m$229–847Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831
10h 59m$65–130
Irvine (Station) to Berkeley by train, tram, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine (Station) to Berkeley is to train and bus and BART which costs $65 - $90 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine (Station) to Berkeley is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $270 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine (Station) to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine (Station) to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Emeryville via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
The distance between Irvine (Station) and Berkeley is 395 miles. The road distance is 418.3 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine (Station) to Berkeley without a car is to train and bus and BART which takes 10h 6m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Irvine (Station) to Berkeley, including transfers.
Irvine (Station) to Berkeley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Irvine (Station) to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
The best way to get from Irvine (Station) to Berkeley is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $340 and takes 13h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 59m.
What companies run services between Irvine (Station), CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irvine to Emeryville via Los Angeles in around 13h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–270
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–290
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Irvine to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $11–15
Subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine (Station) to Berkeley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Irvine (Station) to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine (Station) to Berkeley is 418 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Irvine (Station) to Berkeley.
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