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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 train with prices starting from $91. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $91, and a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 396 miles (638 km)
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12h 47m Average total duration Fastest 12h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.
10:25 PM12h05Irvine, CA10:30 AMSacramento, CA$801One-way0 transfers
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10:25 PM12h05Irvine, CA10:30 AMSacramento, CA$801One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:55 AM10h25Irvine, CA6:20 PMSacramento, CA$831One-way0 transfers
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7:10 AM10h25Irvine, CA5:35 PMSacramento, CA$951One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $91 (€73).
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $131 (€105).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 46m.
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
- Around 61 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 13 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.
- Flights mostly depart from John Wayne Airport and arrive in Sacramento International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA and arrive in Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Irvine, West Peltason Dr (UCI Crawford Hall), CA and arrive in Sacramento, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
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