What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Irvine is to line 33 bus and bus and line 53 bus which costs $7 - $12 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Irvine is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Irvine. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Main-Harvard via Los Angeles Union Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Tustin via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Irvine?

The distance between Santa Monica and Irvine is 56 miles. The road distance is 50.2 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Irvine without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 57m and costs $11 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Irvine?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Santa Monica to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Irvine bus from?

Santa Monica to Irvine bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Irvine train from?

Santa Monica to Irvine train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Irvine bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Irvine bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Patsaouras Transit Plaza station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Irvine train arrive?

Santa Monica to Irvine train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Irvine is 50 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Santa Monica to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1363+ hotels available in Irvine.

Santa Monica to Irvine - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 33 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Irvine by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
2h 57m
$12–16
Line 33 bus, bus, line 53 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus 53
4h 25m
$8–12
Line 33 bus, train, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain
3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus 53
4h 23m
$20–30
Drive 49.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Irvinecar 49.9 mi
56 min
$10–14

Santa Monica to Irvine by tram, subway, and train

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Distance: 56 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Main-Harvard via Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 4h 25m.

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