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How to get fromIrvine to Carsonby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Carson by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / CarsonbusMetro J Line
    2h 1m
    $11–15

  2. Drive 34.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Carsoncar34.5 mi
    36 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 53 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus53
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus
    3h 47m
    $11–44

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Carsontaxi34.5 mi
    36 min
    $100–130

  5. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-LinetramMetro A Line
    2h 25m
    $13–17

  6. Line 60 bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from 1St-Centennial to 7Th-Channelbus60
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Moneta Avbus3
    4h 28m
    $7–8

Irvine to Carson by train, subway, and bus

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza in around 3h 47m.

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