There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to South Gate by train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-LineMetro A Line
1h 42m$10–13Line 59 bus, line 83 bus, line 460 bus, line 115 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 359
- Take the bus from Santa Ana-Santiago to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 583
- Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Norwalk Station460
- Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Firestone / State115
4h 4m$6–7Train, line 115 bus
- Take the train from Tustin to Norwalk / Santa Fe SpringsOC Line
- Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Firestone / State115
2h 9m$7–10Drive 36.4 mi
- Drive from Irvine to South Gate36.4 mi
43 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to South Gate36.4 mi
43 min$110–140Line 59 bus, bus
- Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 359
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Huntington ParkGreyhound US0831
3h 9m$24–52
Irvine to South Gate by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to South Gate is to line 59 bus and line 83 bus and line 460 bus and line 115 bus which costs $6 - $7 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to South Gate is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to South Gate. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Huntington Park via Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to South Gate station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Irvine and South Gate is 51 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to South Gate without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 42m and costs $10 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Irvine to South Gate, including transfers.
Irvine to South Gate bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to South Gate train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to South Gate bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and South Gate, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Huntington Park via Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 3h 9m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Train from Tustin to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–9
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Norwalk Station to Firestone / State
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Norwalk Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Santa Ana-Santiago to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to South Gate train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to South Gate is 37 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Irvine to South Gate.
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