How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to Irvine?

The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Irvine start from R 356. The average price for this train route is around R 356. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Irvine?

The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Irvine is 1h 1m, covering a distance of 70 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 1m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Irvine route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 17 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Irvine?

The earliest train from Los Angeles to Irvine departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 22:10.

Train Los Angeles to Irvine from R 323 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Irvine on 25 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:10	Union Station	1h 1m	12:11	Irvine Station	CheapestFastest
Train	11:10	Union Station	1h 1m	12:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	12:10	Union Station	1h 1m	13:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	12:10	Union Station	1h 1m	13:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	15:10	Union Station	1h 1m	16:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Irvine on 26 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 1m	07:11	Irvine Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 1m	07:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 1m	08:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 1m	08:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Union Station	1h 1m	09:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Irvine on 27 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 1m	07:11	Irvine Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 1m	07:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 1m	08:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 1m	08:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Union Station	1h 1m	09:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Irvine on 28 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 1m	07:11	Irvine Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 1m	07:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 1m	08:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 1m	08:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Union Station	1h 1m	09:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Irvine on 29 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 1m	07:11	Irvine Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 1m	07:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 1m	08:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 1m	08:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Union Station	1h 1m	09:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Irvine on 30 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 1m	07:11	Irvine Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 1m	07:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 1m	08:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 1m	08:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Union Station	1h 1m	09:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Irvine on 1 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 1m	07:11	Irvine Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 1m	07:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 1m	08:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 1m	08:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Union Station	1h 1m	09:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Irvine on 2 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 1m	07:11	Irvine Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:10	Union Station	1h 1m	07:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 1m	08:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 1m	08:11	Irvine Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Union Station	1h 1m	09:11	Irvine Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:42 PM PDT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Los Angeles to Irvine

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Irvine. The journey takes about 1 hour 1 minute and with fares starting at just R 356, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17train per day

1h 1mAverage duration

70 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 255 - R 323	Average duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 356 - R 2 407	Average duration1h 1m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 699 - R 699	Average duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55 789 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.6

Based on 5789 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 356

Amtrak Los Angeles Irvine recent customer reviews

Enjoyed everything :)

Raymond A.

24 January 2024

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Irvine, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to Irvine?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Irvine start from R 356. The average price for this train route is around R 356. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Irvine?
The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Irvine is 1h 1m, covering a distance of 70 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 1m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Irvine route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 17 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Irvine?
The earliest train from Los Angeles to Irvine departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 22:10.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Irvine, US was searched and found on 23 Apr 2026 with a price of R 323

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles, US to Irvine, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 323 to R 6 373 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Irvine, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 323, which is on 2026-04-26.