Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Irvine Station | Emeryville Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Irvine Station | Jack London Square | No tags | ||||
| Train | Irvine Station | Jack London Square | No tags | ||||
| Train | Irvine Station | Emeryville Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Irvine Station | Emeryville Station | No tags |
Get from Irvine to Oakland
The journey takes about 13 hours 17 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 517, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5650 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 072
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Irvine, US to Oakland by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Irvine to Oakland?
The cheapest train tickets from Irvine to Oakland start from R 1 517. The average price for this train route is around R 1 801. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Irvine to Oakland?
The average train journey time from Irvine to Oakland is 13h 17m, covering a distance of 616 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 5m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Irvine to Oakland route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Irvine to Oakland?
The earliest train from Irvine to Oakland departs at 07:49. And the latest train departs at 07:49.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Irvine, US to Oakland was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 015To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Irvine, US to Oakland as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 015 to R 8 221 for a train ticket from Irvine, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 015, which is on 2025-12-20.
