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How to get fromIrvine to Playa del Reyby train, bus, car, taxi or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Playa del Rey by train, bus, 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 Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)busLAX FlyAway-US2LAX
    1h 48m
    $49–65
  2. Train, line 115 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to Norwalk / Santa Fe SpringstrainOC Line
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Manchester / Pershingbus115
    3h 35m
    $7–10
  3. Drive 47.9 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Playa del Reycar47.9 mi
    1h
    $9–13
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Playa del Reytaxi47.9 mi
    1h
    $190–240
  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 17m
    $38–46

Irvine to Playa del Rey by train and bus

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Playa del Rey, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Playa del Rey. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, take the bus to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), then take the taxi to Playa del Rey. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Manchester / Pershing via Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs, Metrolink Station, and Norwalk Station in around 3h 35m.

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