What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Long Beach is to line 79 bus and line 1 bus and line 93 bus which costs $6 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Long Beach is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from Culver-Michelson and arriving at 1st & Shelter E S via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 and 7th & VA Hospital NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at 1st Street Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Irvine to Long Beach?

The distance between Irvine and Long Beach is 62 miles. The road distance is 27.4 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine to Long Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Long Beach without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 12m and costs $10 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Irvine to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Long Beach bus from?

Irvine to Long Beach bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Culver-Michelson station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Long Beach train from?

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

Where does the Irvine to Long Beach bus arrive?

Irvine to Long Beach bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.

Where does the Irvine to Long Beach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Irvine to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Long Beach is 27 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Irvine to Long Beach.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 840+ hotels available in Long Beach.

Irvine to Long Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 79 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Long Beach by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
2h 12m
$11–14
Drive 27.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine to Long Beachcar 27.3 mi
35 min
$5–8
Line 79 bus, line 1 bus, line 93 bus
1. Take the bus from Culver-Michelson to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 79
2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus 1
3. Take the bus from 7th & VA Hospital NW to 1st & Shelter E Sbus 93 / ...
3h
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Long Beachtaxi 27.3 mi
35 min
$100–120

Irvine to Long Beach by train and tram

73Weekly Services

2h 12mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Irvine to Long Beach.

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Distance: 62.1 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Culver-Michelson to 1st & Shelter E S via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2, Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5, 7Th-Channel, and 7th & VA Hospital NW in around 3h.

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