There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Angeles National Forest by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Mar Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 55m$12–16Line 53 bus, train
- Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
- Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 33m$21–32Drive 69.6 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Angeles National Forestcar 69.6 mi
1h 28m$12–17
Irvine to Angeles National Forest by train, tram, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Angeles National Forest is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Angeles National Forest is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Angeles National Forest station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Del Mar Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Irvine and Angeles National Forest is 52 miles. The road distance is 70 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Angeles National Forest without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 55m and costs $11 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Irvine to Angeles National Forest, including transfers.
Irvine to Angeles National Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Angeles National Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Angeles National Forest is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Irvine to Angeles National Forest.
There are 207+ hotels available in Angeles National Forest.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Angeles National Forest, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Irvine to Angeles National Forest. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Del Mar Station, walk to Raymond / Del Mar, take the line 660 bus to Fair Oaks / Altadena, then walk to Fair Oaks / Altadena. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Culver to Fair Oaks / Altadena via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Del Mar Station, Raymond / Del Mar, and Fair Oaks / Altadena in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Mar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Anaheim to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
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