There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Alhambra by train, tram, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to South Pasadena Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 23m$11–14Drive 42 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Alhambracar 42 mi
52 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to Alhambrataxi 42 mi
52 min$130–160
Irvine to Alhambra by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Alhambra is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Alhambra is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Alhambra station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at South Pasadena Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Irvine and Alhambra is 46 miles. The road distance is 42.3 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Alhambra without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 23m and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Irvine to Alhambra, including transfers.
Irvine to Alhambra train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Alhambra train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Alhambra is 42 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Irvine to Alhambra.
There are 1540+ hotels available in Alhambra.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Alhambra, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Irvine to Alhambra. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, then take the vehicle to South Pasadena Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Irvine to Alhambra in around 52 min.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to South Pasadena Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
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