What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to Cal State LA Station?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Cal State LA Station is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Cal State LA Station?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Cal State LA Station is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Cal State LA Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Cal State LA Station station. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Cal State LA Busway Station via Anaheim and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Cal State LA Station?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Cal State LA Station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Cal State LA via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Irvine to Cal State LA Station?

The distance between Irvine and Cal State LA Station is 43 miles. The road distance is 42.5 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine to Cal State LA Station without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Cal State LA Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $9 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Cal State LA Station?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Irvine to Cal State LA Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Cal State LA Station bus from?

Irvine to Cal State LA Station bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-Harvard station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Cal State LA Station train from?

Irvine to Cal State LA Station train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.

Train or bus from Irvine to Cal State LA Station?

The best way to get from Irvine to Cal State LA Station is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $9 - $13. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $11 - $16 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Irvine to Cal State LA Station bus arrive?

Irvine to Cal State LA Station bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 4 station.

Where does the Irvine to Cal State LA Station train arrive?

Irvine to Cal State LA Station train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Cal State LA Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Cal State LA Station is 43 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Irvine to Cal State LA Station.

Where can I stay near Cal State LA Station?

There are 2583+ hotels available in Cal State LA Station.

Irvine to Cal State LA Station - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 53 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Cal State LA Station by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Cal State LAtrain SB Line
2h 7m
$10–13
Drive 42.3 mi
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1. Drive from Irvine to Cal State LA Stationcar 42.3 mi
46 min
$8–12
Line 53 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2h 50m
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Cal State LA Stationtaxi 42.3 mi
46 min
$140–170
Line 53 bus, train, line 74 bus
1. Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
2. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Cal State La Transit Centerbus 74
3h 21m
$19–30

Irvine to Cal State LA Station by train

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Cal State LA Station, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to Cal State LA via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Cal State LA Busway Station via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza in around 2h 50m.

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