There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Oroville by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SNA - SMF
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
4h 31m$305–835Drive 493.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Orovillecar 493.3 mi
8h 13m$90–130Train, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 41m$94–147Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
19h 18m$171–409Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LAX - SMF
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
7h 25m$161–402Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 2m$92–132
John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Oroville is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Oroville is to fly and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $300 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Oroville. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop via Anaheim and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Oroville. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.
The distance between Irvine and Oroville is 488 miles. The road distance is 496.2 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Oroville without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 41m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Irvine to Oroville, including transfers.
Irvine to Oroville bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Anaheim station.
Irvine to Oroville train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Oroville is to train which takes 19h 18m and costs $170 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 15h 2m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Oroville, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to Oroville via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Chico Amtrak, Chico Amtrak, and Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop in around 19h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Oroville via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Stockton, Stockton, and Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop in around 15h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- 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
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Oroville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Oroville bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Stockton station.
Irvine to Oroville train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Oroville is 496 miles. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Irvine to Oroville.
There are 20+ hotels available in Oroville.







