There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to South Pasadena by train, tram, 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 South Pasadena Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 22m$11–14Drive 44.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to South Pasadenacar 44.5 mi
51 min$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to South Pasadenataxi 44.5 mi
51 min$140–180
Irvine to South Pasadena by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to South Pasadena is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to South Pasadena is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to South Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at South Pasadena Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Irvine and South Pasadena is 46 miles. The road distance is 44.8 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to South Pasadena without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 22m and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Irvine to South Pasadena, including transfers.
Irvine to South Pasadena train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to South Pasadena train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to South Pasadena is 45 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Irvine to South Pasadena.
There are 2296+ hotels available in South Pasadena.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and South Pasadena, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Irvine to South Pasadena. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, then take the vehicle to South Pasadena Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Irvine to South Pasadena in around 51 min.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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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