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

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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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 36 miles (58 km)

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1h 31m

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1h 51m

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1h 21m

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from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA

How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA by train, bus or flight.

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM1h10
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
12:05PMIrvine, West Peltason Dr (UCI Crawford Hall), CA
$181One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM1h10
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
12:05PMIrvine, West Peltason Dr (UCI Crawford Hall), CA
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak770 Pacific Surfliner
10:10AM1h01
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
11:11AMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA
$221One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak572 Pacific Surfliner
11:10AM1h01
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
12:11PMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA
$221One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak566 Pacific Surfliner
08:10AM1h01
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
09:11AMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA
$221One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak774 Pacific Surfliner
12:10PM1h01
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
01:11PMIrvine Transportation Center, Irvine, CA
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:25AM1h40
Los Angles, S Hope St. USC Parking, CA
12:05PMIrvine, West Peltason Dr (UCI Crawford Hall), CA
$181One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA

Travel to Irvine, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Irvine, CA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

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

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA costing on average $20 (€16).

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

Other travel options to Irvine, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA is approximately 36 miles (58 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA is:
  • Around 10 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA:
  • 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 Irvine, West Peltason Dr (UCI Crawford Hall), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Irvine, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to Irvine, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, West Carson, CA, San Francisco, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, San Jose, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Irvine, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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