There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Lancaster by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
4h 12m$14–20Drive 99.5 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Lancastercar 99.5 mi
2h 10m$19–27Line 53 bus, train
- Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
- Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
5h 54m$22–38
Irvine to Lancaster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Lancaster is to train which costs $13 - $20 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Lancaster via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Irvine and Lancaster is 116 miles. The road distance is 100.1 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $13 - $20.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Irvine to Lancaster, including transfers.
Irvine to Lancaster train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Lancaster train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Lancaster is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Irvine to Lancaster.
There are 64+ hotels available in Lancaster.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to Lancaster via L.A. Union Station in around 4h 12m.
- 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
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Anaheim to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
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