What is the cheapest way to get from California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between California State University, Los Angeles and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Valley / Beatie and arriving at Main-Harvard via Los Angeles and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between California State University, Los Angeles and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Cal State LA and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine?

The distance between California State University, Los Angeles and Irvine is 43 miles. The road distance is 38.6 miles.

Where do I catch the California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine bus from?

California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where do I catch the California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine train from?

California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.

Train or bus from California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine?

The best way to get from California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $8 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs $13 - $19 and takes 3h 32m.

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California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine

Q: How long does it take to get from California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine, including transfers.

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There are 6 ways to get from California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine by train, bus, car, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
2h 26m
$8–12
Drive 38.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from California State University, Los Angeles to Irvinecar 38.3 mi
44 min
$7–11
Line 74 bus, train, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Cal State La Transit Center to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 74
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain
3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus 53
3h 22m
$13–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from California State University, Los Angeles to Irvinetaxi 38.3 mi
44 min
$120–160
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus 53
3h 32m
$14–19
Bus, line 53 bus via Main-Paseo Westpark
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus 53
4h 2m
$10–16

California State University, Los Angeles to Irvine by foot and train

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Distance: 43.2 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between California State University, Los Angeles, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin every 3 hours. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from California State University, Los Angeles to Main-Harvard via Valley / Beatie, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 3h 32m.

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