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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to California is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to California is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and California?

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

How far is it from Irvine to California?

The distance between Irvine and California is 39 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Irvine to California train from?

Irvine to California train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.

Train or fly from Irvine to California?

The best way to get from Irvine to California is to train which takes 1h and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 2h.

Where does the Irvine to California train arrive?

Irvine to California train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Irvine to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to California is 43 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Irvine to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3391+ hotels available in California.

Irvine to California - 4 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to California by train, car, taxi, or plane

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 Tustin to L.A. Union StationOC Line
1h
$8–11
Drive 42.4 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Los Angeles42.4 mi
47 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Los Angeles42.4 mi
47 min
$130–160
Fly
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)SNA - SJC
2h
$141–325

Irvine to California by train

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Distance: 38.8 mi
Duration: 1h

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

Metrolink Trains operates a train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours.

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