There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to La Brea Tar Pits by train, subway, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway Metro D Line
1h 32m$11–14Drive 49.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to La Brea Tar Pitscar 49.4 mi
57 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to La Brea Tar Pitstaxi 49.4 mi
57 min$190–230
Irvine to La Brea Tar Pits by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to La Brea Tar Pits is to drive which costs $9 - $13 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to La Brea Tar Pits is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $9 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to La Brea Tar Pits station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Wilshire / Fairfax Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Irvine and La Brea Tar Pits is 48 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to La Brea Tar Pits without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 32m and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Irvine to La Brea Tar Pits, including transfers.
Irvine to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to La Brea Tar Pits is 50 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Irvine to La Brea Tar Pits.
There are 3434+ hotels available in La Brea Tar Pits.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Irvine to La Brea Tar Pits. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Wilshire / Fairfax Station, then walk to La Brea Tar Pits. Alternatively, you can drive from Irvine to La Brea Tar Pits in around 57 min.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Wilshire / Fairfax Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
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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