There are 4 ways to get from Redlands to Irvine by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustintrain IE-OC Line
2h 43m$15–23Bus, line 53 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus 200
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus 53
5h 6m$7–11Drive 55.4 mi
- Drive from Redlands to Irvinecar 55.4 mi
59 min$11–15Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus 2037
6h 13m$18–26
Redlands to Irvine by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Redlands to Irvine is to bus and line 53 bus which costs $7 - $11 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Redlands to Irvine is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Redlands to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Redlands Boulevard @ Orange and arriving at Main-Harvard via San Bernardino, Katella-Harbor and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Redlands to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Redlands - Downtown and arriving at Tustin via San Bernardino - Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Redlands and Irvine is 62 miles. The road distance is 55.7 miles.
The best way to get from Redlands to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $15 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Redlands to Irvine, including transfers.
Redlands to Irvine bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from San Bernardino station.
Redlands to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Redlands to Irvine is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $15 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Redlands, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustin 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redlands Boulevard @ Orange to Main-Harvard via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino, Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–4
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–4
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–5
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Booking & Getting There
Redlands to Irvine bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor + Katella station.
Redlands to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Tustin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redlands to Irvine is 56 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Redlands to Irvine.
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