The cheapest and fastest trains from Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 28 trains that leave Los Angeles, CA for Orange, CA on Sun, May 31, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
566 Pacific Surfliner8:10 AM0h38Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:48 AMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA$181One-way0 transfers
588 Pacific Surfliner7:10 PM0h38Union Station, Los Angeles, CA7:48 PMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA$181One-way0 transfers
790 Pacific Surfliner8:10 PM0h38Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:48 PMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA$181One-way0 transfers
564 Pacific Surfliner7:10 AM0h38Union Station, Los Angeles, CA7:48 AMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA$181One-way0 transfers
786 Pacific Surfliner6:10 PM0h38Union Station, Los Angeles, CA6:48 PMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA$181One-way0 transfers
566 Pacific Surfliner8:10 AM0h38Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:48 AMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA$181One-way0 transfers
588 Pacific Surfliner7:10 PM0h38Union Station, Los Angeles, CA7:48 PMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA$181One-way0 transfers
790 Pacific Surfliner8:10 PM0h38Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:48 PMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA$181One-way0 transfers
564 Pacific Surfliner7:10 AM0h38Union Station, Los Angeles, CA7:48 AMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA$181One-way0 transfers
786 Pacific Surfliner6:10 PM0h38Union Station, Los Angeles, CA6:48 PMAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Orange, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (40m by train vs 41m by car). Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $7 (€5) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
562 Pacific Surfliner | 6:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 7:00 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
562 Pacific Surfliner | 6:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 6:48 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 8:00 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 7:48 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 8:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 9:00 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 8:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 8:48 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
14 Coast Starlight · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 9:51 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 12h57 | 10:48 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 1 transfer | |
14 Coast Starlight · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 9:51 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 13h09 | 11:00 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 1 transfer | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 10:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 11:00 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 10:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 10:48 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 11:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 11:48 AM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 11:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 12:00 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 12:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 12:48 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 12:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 1:00 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 3:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 4:00 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 3:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 3:48 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 4:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 4:48 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 4:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 5:00 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
584 Pacific Surfliner | 5:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 5:48 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
584 Pacific Surfliner | 5:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 6:00 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
786 Pacific Surfliner | 6:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 6:48 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
786 Pacific Surfliner | 6:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 7:00 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
588 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 8:00 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
588 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 7:48 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 8:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 8:48 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 8:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 9:00 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 10:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h38 | 10:48 PM Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 10:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0h50 | 11:00 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA
Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA run on average 23 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 38m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Los Angeles, CA and Orange, CA from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Traveling by train from Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA
The train connection between Los Angeles, CA and Orange, CA is a convenient option for travelers looking to explore the vibrant culture of Southern California. Operated by Amtrak, this route offers comfortable seating and scenic views along the way. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can easily plan their journey while enjoying a stress-free travel experience.
Train Connection: Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA
The train connection between Los Angeles and Orange operates 7 times a day with direct services available. The journey takes approximately 38 minutes.
Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA
The first daily train journey departs from Los Angeles at 1:10 PM, providing travelers with an afternoon option to start their trip. The last departure for the day is scheduled at 10:10 PM, allowing late-night arrivals in Orange.
Train Ticket Prices from Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA
The cheapest ticket price for a train journey between Los Angeles and Orange is $16 (14.4€). This fare provides an affordable option for travelers looking to explore the attractions of both cities while enjoying convenient rail transportation.
Exploring the Heart of Old Towne Orange
Welcome to the Orange Circle, a charming hub that dates back to 1886 and serves as the heart of Old Towne Orange. This historic plaza is significant not only for its unique blend of antique shops and restaurants but also for its vibrant community events that bring locals and visitors together throughout the year. One of its most distinctive features is the iconic orange tree in the center, symbolizing California's rich agricultural heritage.
Next, we have Chapman University, founded in 1861 as Hesperian College before evolving into one of Southern California’s leading private universities. Its significance lies in both academic excellence and cultural contributions; it hosts renowned programs such as film studies while showcasing stunning architecture like Memorial Hall. A standout feature here is The Walt Disney Studios Archives located on campus—an absolute treasure trove for animation enthusiasts!
Finally, let’s explore The Old Towne Historic District, which boasts over 100 years of preserved history with buildings dating back to the late 19th century. This area holds great significance as it reflects early Californian life through well-preserved structures that now house eclectic boutiques and eateries steeped in nostalgia. Unique highlights include vintage storefronts adorned with original signage—a perfect backdrop for capturing memories during your visit!
FAQs: Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Orange, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Los Angeles, CA to Orange, CA
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
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