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Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.13 (€-9.17). The journey takes 1h 14m versus 1h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:02 PM Aliso Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 2:20 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:02 PM Aliso Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 4:20 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:02 PM Aliso Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 5:20 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:02 PM Aliso Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 6:20 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:02 PM Aliso Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 7:20 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:02 PM Aliso Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 8:20 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:27 PM Aliso Viejo, CA | 1h53 | 9:20 PM Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
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![]() | 5:02 AM Aliso Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 6:20 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:02 AM Aliso Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 7:20 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:02 AM Aliso Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 8:20 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:02 AM Aliso Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 9:20 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:02 AM Aliso Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 10:20 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:02 AM Aliso Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 11:20 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 10:10 PM |
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Most Aliso Viejo, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains use the Irvine Station to Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Use this guide to compare Aliso Viejo, CA and Los Angeles, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Traxx Restaurant, Union Station Cafe, Philippe The Original
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown, Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza.
Van Nuys, Metrolink Station is 25 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Van Nuys, Metrolink Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station.
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