What is the cheapest way to get from California to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from California to Irvine is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from California to Irvine is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between California and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Main-Harvard via Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between California and Irvine?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from L.A. Union Station station and arriving at Tustin. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from California to Irvine?

The distance between California and Irvine is 39 miles. The road distance is 39.6 miles.

How do I travel from California to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from California to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $8 - $11.

How long does it take to get from California to Irvine?

The train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the California to Irvine bus from?

California to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where do I catch the California to Irvine train from?

California to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.

Train or bus from California to Irvine?

The best way to get from California to Irvine is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the California to Irvine bus arrive?

California to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Anaheim station.

Where does the California to Irvine train arrive?

California to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Tustin station.

Can I drive from California to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Irvine is 40 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from California to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1359+ hotels available in Irvine.

California to Irvine - 5 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from California to Irvine by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustinOC Line
1h 1m
$8–11
Train, line 53 bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to AnaheimPacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westpark53
1h 53m
$19
Drive 39.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Irvine39.3 mi
45 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Irvine39.3 mi
45 min
$120–150
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to AnaheimAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvard53
2h 2m

California to Irvine by train

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Distance: 38.8 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between California, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin every 3 hours. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to Main-Harvard via Anaheim and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2h 2m.

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