There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to San Dimas by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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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 San Dimas Stationtram Metro A Line
2h 6m$11–14Line 59 bus, line 286 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
- Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus 286
4h 37m$5–20Drive 38.1 mi
- Drive from Irvine to San Dimascar 38.1 mi
42 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to San Dimastaxi 38.1 mi
42 min$110–140Line 53 bus, train, tram
- Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
- Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Stationtram
3h 44m$13–24
Irvine to San Dimas by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to San Dimas is to drive which costs $7 - $10 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to San Dimas is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $7 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to San Dimas. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W via Brea Mall, Pomona Transit Center and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to San Dimas station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at San Dimas Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Irvine and San Dimas is 70 miles. The road distance is 38.3 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to San Dimas without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 6m and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Irvine to San Dimas, including transfers.
Irvine to San Dimas bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to San Dimas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to San Dimas bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Ring-Brea Mall station.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and San Dimas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W via Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, Pomona Transit Center, and Montclair Transit Center in around 4h 37m.
- 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
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to San Dimas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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 University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to San Dimas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to San Dimas is 38 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Irvine to San Dimas.
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