There are 5 ways to get from California Institute of Technology to Irvine by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Allen Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
2h 52m$11–16Bus, line 50 bus, line 53 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Artic - Dock 6bus 50
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus 53
4h 55m$7Train, line 53 bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus 53
3h 41m$13–24Drive 44.6 mi
- Drive from California Institute of Technology to Irvinecar 44.6 mi
55 min$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from California Institute of Technology to Irvinetaxi 44.6 mi
55 min$140–180
California Institute of Technology to Irvine by foot, bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California Institute of Technology to Irvine is to bus and line 50 bus and line 53 bus which costs $6 - $7 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from California Institute of Technology to Irvine is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from California Institute of Technology to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Del Mar / Chester and arriving at Main-Harvard via El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7Th-Channel and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from California Institute of Technology station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Allen Station and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between California Institute of Technology and Irvine is 53 miles. The road distance is 44.8 miles.
The best way to get from California Institute of Technology to Irvine without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 52m and costs $10 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from California Institute of Technology to Irvine, including transfers.
California Institute of Technology to Irvine bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
California Institute of Technology to Irvine train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Allen Station.
California Institute of Technology to Irvine bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th / Channel station.
What companies run services between California Institute of Technology, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from California Institute of Technology to Main-Harvard via Del Mar / Chester, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, 7Th-Channel, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Allen Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westpark
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Artic - Dock 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
California Institute of Technology to Irvine train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between California Institute of Technology to Irvine is 45 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from California Institute of Technology to Irvine.
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