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Compare train and bus for Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, 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 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA
How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:55 AM1h10Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA12:05 PMIrvine, CA$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:55 AM1h10Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA12:05 PMIrvine, CA$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 782 Pacific Surfliner4:10 PM1h01Union Station, Los Angeles, CA5:11 PMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 588 Pacific Surfliner7:10 PM1h01Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:11 PMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$221One-way0 transfers
- 580 Pacific Surfliner3:10 PM1h01Union Station, Los Angeles, CA4:11 PMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$221One-way0 transfers
- 562 Pacific Surfliner6:10 AM1h01Union Station, Los Angeles, CA7:11 AMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:25 AM1h40Los Angles, S Hope St. USC Parking, CA12:05 PMIrvine, CA$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Irvine, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Irvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC).
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Irvine, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Irvine, CA by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
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