How to travel from Irvine, CA to Los Angeles, CA

There are 2 options to travel between Irvine, CA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Irvine, CA to Los Angeles, CA is a bus with an average price of €12.

This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Los Angeles, CA:

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average €17.

The fastest way to travel from Irvine, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 36m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 8m.

The distance from Irvine, CA to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 36 miles (58 km).

The average frequency per day from Irvine, CA to Los Angeles, CA is:

• Around 12 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irvine, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Irvine, CA to Los Angeles, CA:

• Trains mostly depart from Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
• Buses mostly depart from Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Irvine, CA to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Irvine, CA to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
• 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.

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Most travelers need at least three days in Los Angeles, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Los Angeles, CA, you can explore Venice Beach Boardwalk with its eclectic shops and street performers, visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience, or take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park for panoramic city views. Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, or discover unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Best sights include the Griffith Observatory for stunning city views and astronomy exhibits, The Getty Center for art and gardens, the historic Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) with its diverse collections.

To fully experience Los Angeles, CA, it's ideal to spend at least 3 to 5 days. This allows time to visit popular attractions like Hollywood, Santa Monica, and the Getty Center, while also exploring the city's diverse neighborhoods and cultural offerings.