Trains tickets from Irvine, US to Oakland

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Next departures to Oakland

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Irvine
    Departure location: Irvine Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Irvine
    Departure location: Irvine Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Irvine
    Departure location: Irvine Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Irvine
    Departure location: Irvine Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Irvine
    Departure location: Irvine Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Irvine to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$73 - $116Average Duration16h 51m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$63 - $132Average Duration12h 39m
55kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Irvine to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 12 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17train per day
12h 39mAverage Duration
$63Cheapest ticket
55kgCO₂ emissions

Train Irvine to Oakland: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$87
Average train trip duration12h 39m
Number of daily trains17
Earliest train departure5:49am
Distance377 miles (608 km)
Latest train departure5:52pm

Irvine to Oakland Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Irvine to Oakland was searched and found on May 23, 2025 with a price of $63

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Irvine to Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $63 to $113 for a train ticket from Irvine to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-05-23.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Irvine to Oakland is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Oakland, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Irvine and Oakland, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

What's the cheapest way to go from Irvine to Oakland?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Irvine and Oakland is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $87 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $63. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Oakland, choose the train, as it will take you from Irvine to Oakland in about 12h 39m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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