What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Orange County?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Orange County is to bus via Disneyland Employee's Entrance which costs $3 - $4 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Orange County?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Orange County is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Orange County?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Orange County?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Santa Ana. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Orange County?

The distance between Los Angeles and Orange County is 35 miles. The road distance is 31.8 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Orange County without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Orange County without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Orange County?

The train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana takes 50 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Orange County bus from?

Los Angeles to Orange County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Orange County train from?

Los Angeles to Orange County train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Los Angeles to Orange County?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Orange County is to train which takes 50 min and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Orange County bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Orange County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Orange County train arrive?

Los Angeles to Orange County train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Orange County?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Orange County is 32 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Los Angeles to Orange County.

How do I get a train ticket from Los Angeles to Orange County?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Orange County?

Book your Los Angeles to Orange County bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Orange County?

There are 1553+ hotels available in Orange County.

Los Angeles to Orange County - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Orange County by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, taxi, shuttle, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
50 min
$8–12
Bus via Disneyland Employee's Entrance
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
2h 28m
$4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
1h 40m
$19–28
Drive 31.6 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Orange Countycar 31.6 mi
35 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Orange Countytaxi 31.6 mi
35 min
$110–140
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anashuttle Oxnard
1h 25m
$19–27

Los Angeles to Orange County by train

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Distance: 34.7 mi
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Orange County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $10–23 and the journey takes 50 min. Metrolink Trains also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Four other operators also service this route.

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