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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Altadena is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Altadena is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Altadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Altadena. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Altadena / Lake via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Raymond / Del Mar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Irvine to Altadena?

The distance between Irvine and Altadena is 60 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Altadena without a car is to train and tram and line 662 bus which takes 2h 26m and costs $11 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Irvine to Altadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Altadena bus from?

Irvine to Altadena bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-Harvard station.

Where does the Irvine to Altadena bus arrive?

Irvine to Altadena bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 4 station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Altadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Altadena is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Irvine to Altadena.

Where can I stay near Altadena?

There are 1691+ hotels available in Altadena.

Irvine to Altadena - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 662 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Altadena by train, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train, tram, line 662 bus
best
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Lake Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Lake Station to Altadena / Lakebus 662
2h 26m
$12–16
Line 53 bus, bus, line 662 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to Altadena / Lakebus 662
3h 43m
$9–14
Drive 50.5 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Altadenacar 50.5 mi
1h 1m
$9–13
Line 53 bus, train, line 662 bus
1. Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
2. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to Altadena / Lakebus 662
3h 52m
$21–32

Irvine to Altadena by train, tram, and bus

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2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 59.3 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Altadena / Lake via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Del Mar Station, and Raymond / Del Mar in around 3h 43m.

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