There are 6 ways to get from Alhambra to Irvine by bus, train, car, taxi, tram, or bus (Amtrak)
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Line 78 bus, train
best- 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 37m$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 31m$13–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alhambra to Irvinetaxi 39.3 mi
50 min$130–160Tram, train
- Take the tram from Del Mar Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
2h 37m$11–15Line 78 bus, bus, line 53 bus
- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus 53
3h 45m$15–20
Alhambra to Irvine by bus 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 and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Alhambra station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Del Mar Station and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Alhambra and Irvine is 52 miles. The road distance is 39.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Irvine without a car is to line 78 bus and train which takes 2h 37m and costs $9 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 37m 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 Del Mar 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 Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 3h 45m.
- 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
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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Del Mar Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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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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