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Compare train, bus, and flight for Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €139 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €139, while a flight costs an average of €693.
Distance: 396 miles (638 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€207 Average price | €693 Average price | €139 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 44m Average total duration 15h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average €207.
A bus is €555 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average €693.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 33m.
Train takes on average 15h 44m.
Tickets start at around €207 compared to roughly €72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€134. The journey takes 15h 14m versus 6h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:55 AM 10h25 Irvine, CA 5:20 PM Sacramento, CA €69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:55 AM 10h25 Irvine, CA 5:20 PM Sacramento, CA €69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:55 AM 10h25 Irvine, CA 5:20 PM Sacramento, CA €69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:55 AM 18h01 Irvine, CA 1:56 AM Sacramento, CA €122 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average €207.
A bus is €555 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average €693.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 33m.
Train takes on average 15h 44m.
- Around 73 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irvine, CA and Sacramento, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA and arrive in Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from John Wayne Airport and arrive in Sacramento International Airport.
- Travel with United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Sacramento, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
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