There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Irvine by plane, subway, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
2h 48m$215–756BART, bus, train
cheapest- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
10h 11m$64–89Train
- Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
14h 7m$130–278Drive 409.6 mi
- Drive from Oakland to Irvinecar 409.6 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 23m$111–353BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
3h 50m$200–812Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
12h 5m$70–109Bus via El Cerrito Del Norte (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus N2003
12h 35m$70–106
Oakland to Irvine by subway, bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Irvine is to BART and bus and train which costs $60 - $90 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Irvine is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $210 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Campus-University Center via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakland 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 Oakland and Irvine is 381 miles. The road distance is 412 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Irvine without a car is to BART and bus and train which takes 10h 11m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Oakland to Irvine, including transfers.
Oakland to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Irvine is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $210 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 14h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 12h 5m.
What companies run services between Oakland, 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, you can take a train from Oakland to Tustin via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 14h 7m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
Subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
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Booking & Getting There
Oakland to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Oakland to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Irvine is 412 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Oakland to Irvine.
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