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Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art
Orange County’s leading contemporary art museum, presenting rotating exhibitions and acclaimed modern artists near UC Irvine.
Cheapest price
€205
Average price
€208
Fastest journey
1 d 5 h 48 m
Average duration
1 d 5 h 48 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1544 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lacey, WA to Irvine, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lacey, WA to Irvine, CA will cost around €208 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €205.
It's difficult to get from Lacey, WA to Irvine, CA without transferring at least 3 times.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lacey, WA to Irvine, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €149. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €149, and a train costs an average of €166.
Distance: 959 miles (1544 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€204 Average price Cheapest | €308 Average price | €390 Average price |
28h 45m Average total duration 28h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 38h 42m Average total duration 38h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lacey, WA to Irvine, CA:
A bus is €103 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lacey, WA to Irvine, CA costing on average €308.
A bus is €186 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lacey, WA to Irvine, CA costing on average €390.
Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 15m.
Train takes on average 38h 12m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €224 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 28h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €149 |
Operator Intercity Transit | Departure Time 04:44PM | Arrival Time 10:32PM | Duration 29h48 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €205 |
The table below shows live departures for Lacey, WA to Irvine, CA buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:44 PM Lacey, WA | 29h48 | 10:32 PM Irvine, CA | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Lacey, WA to Irvine, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 28h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €149 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:55, the last at 08:45. The fastest bus covers the 959 miles (1544 km) distance in 28h 5m.
Distance 959 miles (1544 km) |
Average bus duration 28h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €149 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 28h 5m |
First bus 7:55 AM |
Last bus 8:45 AM |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis and rideshares, and $1-2 per drink or coffee is appreciated.
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