There are 6 ways to get from Orange to Carson by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus Metro J Line
1h 36m$8–12Drive 27.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orange to Carsoncar 27.6 mi
30 min$5–7Train, bus
- Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus Metro J Line
1h 50m$11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Orange to Carsontaxi 27.6 mi
30 min$100–130Train, tram
- Take the train from Orange 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
2h 14m$13–17Line 460 bus, line 173 bus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Norwalk Stationbus 460
- Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to Pacific & 10th SWbus 173 / ...
4h 35m$6–8
Orange to Carson by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orange to Carson is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Orange to Carson is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Orange to Carson. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and arriving at Harbor Fwy / Carson via Flower / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Orange to Carson station. However, there are services departing from Orange and arriving at Harbor Freeway Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Orange and Carson is 48 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.
The best way to get from Orange to Carson without a car is to bus which takes 1h 36m and costs $7 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Orange to Carson, including transfers.
Orange to Carson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Orange to Carson train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Orange station.
Orange to Carson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
What companies run services between Orange, CA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Flower / 7th in around 1h 36m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Orange to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Orange to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carson
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carson
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Norwalk Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Website
- Long Beach Transit
Bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to Pacific & 10th SW
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Long Beach Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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
Orange to Carson train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orange to Carson is 28 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Orange to Carson.
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