There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Los Alamos by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Solvang- Solvang Park to Los Alamos - Ferrini Parkbus 20
8h 22m$54–105Drive 181.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Los Alamoscar 181.9 mi
3h 21m$34–48Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Solvang- Solvang Park to Los Alamos - Ferrini Parkbus 20
9h 25m$40–64Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 41m$78–172
Irvine to Los Alamos by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Los Alamos is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Los Alamos is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Los Alamos. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Los Alamos - Ferrini Park via Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and Solvang- Solvang Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Los Alamos station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Irvine and Los Alamos is 211 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Los Alamos without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Irvine to Los Alamos, including transfers.
Irvine to Los Alamos bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.
Irvine to Los Alamos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Los Alamos is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Los Alamos, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Los Alamos - Ferrini Park via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Solvang- Solvang Park in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 47m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 805.928.5624
- [email protected]
- Website
- City of Santa Maria
Bus from Solvang- Solvang Park to Los Alamos - Ferrini Park
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- City of Santa Maria
Bus from Solvang- Solvang Park to Los Alamos - Ferrini Park
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- City of Santa Maria
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Los Alamos bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Irvine to Los Alamos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Los Alamos is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Irvine to Los Alamos.
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