There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to South Gate by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
1h 40m$11–14Drive 36.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to South Gatecar 36.4 mi
43 min$7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus 2 / ...
1h 51m$23–43Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to South Gatetaxi 36.4 mi
43 min$120–150Line 59 bus, bus
- Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus 2 / ...
2h 29m$19–37
Irvine to South Gate by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to South Gate is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to South Gate is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to South Gate. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Huntington Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to South Gate station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Irvine and South Gate is 51 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to South Gate without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 40m and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Irvine to South Gate, including transfers.
Irvine to South Gate bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Santa Ana station.
Irvine to South Gate train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to South Gate bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Huntington Park station.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and South Gate, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Park hourly. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 1h. CBX Cross Border Express also services this route twice daily.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $24–35
Bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $24–35
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to South Gate train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to South Gate is 37 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Irvine to South Gate.
There are 3319+ hotels available in South Gate.