There are 6 ways to get from Alhambra to Irvine by tram, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
2h 18m$10–14Drive 39.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alhambra to Irvinecar 39.3 mi
50 min$8–11Line 78 bus, train, line 53 bus
- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus 53
3h 34m$20–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alhambra to Irvinetaxi 39.3 mi
50 min$120–150Line 78 bus, train
- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
2h 35m$10–14Line 78 bus, bus, line 53 bus
- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus 53
3h 46m$11–17
Alhambra to Irvine by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Irvine is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Irvine is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Main / Garfield and arriving at Main-Harvard via Los Angeles Downtown and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Alhambra station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena Station and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Alhambra and Irvine is 46 miles. The road distance is 39.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Irvine without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 18m and costs $9 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Alhambra to Irvine, including transfers.
Alhambra to Irvine bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Main / Garfield station.
Alhambra to Irvine train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from South Pasadena Station.
Alhambra to Irvine bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main / Garfield to Main-Harvard via Los Angeles Downtown, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westpark
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alhambra to Irvine train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Irvine is 40 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Alhambra to Irvine.
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