There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Beckman Institute at Caltech by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Lake Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 57m$11–14Drive 48.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Beckman Institute at Caltechcar 48.1 mi
59 min$9–13Line 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 35m$20–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to Beckman Institute at Caltechtaxi 48.1 mi
59 min$160–190
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Beckman Institute at Caltech is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Beckman Institute at Caltech is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Beckman Institute at Caltech station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Lake Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Irvine and Beckman Institute at Caltech is 51 miles. The road distance is 48.4 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Beckman Institute at Caltech without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 57m and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Irvine to Beckman Institute at Caltech, including transfers.
Irvine to Beckman Institute at Caltech train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Beckman Institute at Caltech train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Beckman Institute at Caltech is 48 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Irvine to Beckman Institute at Caltech.
There are 117+ hotels available in Beckman Institute at Caltech.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Beckman Institute at Caltech, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Irvine to Beckman Institute at Caltech. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Lake Station, then walk to Beckman Institute at Caltech. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Culver to Beckman Institute at Caltech via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, and Lake Station in around 3h 35m.
- 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 Lake Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $160–190
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
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