There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Alameda 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 to Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
1h 45m$214–720Bus via Artic - Dock 4
cheapest- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oaklandbus FlixBus N2003
10h 45m$62–112Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
13h 19m$119–282Drive 410.9 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Alamedacar 410.9 mi
6h 51m$75–109Fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SNA - SFO
2h 14m$118–349Fly 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 Fruitvalesubway
2h 46m$202–804Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831
10h 59m$67–112
Irvine to Alameda by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Alameda is to bus via Artic - Dock 4 which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Alameda is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $210 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Oakland via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Oakland via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
The distance between Irvine and Alameda is 381 miles. The road distance is 413.3 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Alameda without a car is to bus via Artic - Dock 4 which takes 10h 45m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Irvine to Alameda, including transfers.
Irvine to Alameda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Irvine to Alameda train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Alameda is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $210 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Artic - Dock 4, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h 45m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 13h 19m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 8h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–250
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Alameda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Irvine to Alameda train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Alameda is 413 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Irvine to Alameda.
There are 805+ hotels available in Alameda.