There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustinOC Line
2h 22m$12–15Bus, line 53 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC to Disneyland Employee's Entrance460
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvard53
3h 46m$6Line 40 bus, train, line 53 bus
- Take the bus from Broadway / Jefferson to Alameda / Los Angeles40
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheim
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westpark53
3h 26m$20–22Drive 39.9 mi
- Drive from Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine39.9 mi
49 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine39.9 mi
49 min$180–220
Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine by tram, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine is to bus and line 53 bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC and arriving at Main-Harvard via Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Jefferson/USC Station station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Jefferson / USC Station and arriving at Tustin via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Jefferson/USC Station and Irvine is 43 miles. The road distance is 40.2 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $11 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine, including transfers.
Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC station.
Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.
The best way to get from Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $11 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs $5 - $6 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Jefferson/USC Station, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin every 3 hours. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson/USC Station to Main-Harvard via Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 3h 46m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Broadway / Jefferson to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC to Disneyland Employee's Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westpark
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $180–220
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Disneyland Employee's Entrance station.
Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Tustin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine is 40 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Jefferson/USC Station to Irvine.
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