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Irvine to Los Angeles Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Irvine to Los Angeles?
There are usually 22 daily train trips available from Irvine to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCZK 782.30 | Avg. PriceCZK 459.29 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips17 | Daily Trips22 |
Duration | Duration3h 4m | Duration1h 36m |
Bus from Irvine to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There are 31 intercity buses per day from Irvine to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Irvine to Los Angeles usually takes around 3 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in just one hour and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 36 mi (58 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 5m |
| Cheapest price | CZK 199.36 |
| Trips per day | 31 |
| Most frequent service | ExpressOne Shuttles |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Irvine to Los Angeles?
Bus tickets for a trip from Irvine to Los Angeles cost CZK 711.85 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Irvine to Los Angeles by month
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 17 days in advance. This way, you can save up to CZK 31.75 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Irvine to Los Angeles?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Irvine to Los Angeles that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, ExpressOne Shuttles usually offers more choice, with 30 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExpressOne Shuttles | 30 | 3h 8m | CZK 778.94 |
| FlixBus US | 1 | 1h 5m | CZK 254.46 |
Book ExpressOne Shuttles from Irvine to Los Angeles from CZK 736. There are 30 trips per day offered by ExpressOne Shuttles from Irvine to Los Angeles and you can expect on average to pay for a ExpressOne Shuttles ticket to Los Angeles. In Irvine, ExpressOne Shuttles departs to Los Angeles from Irvine Alton Harvard . In Los Angeles, ExpressOne Shuttles arrives at Los Angeles Santa Ana Fwy and one other station.
An average trip on ExpressOne Shuttles from Irvine to Los Angeles takes 3 hours and 8 minutes , while the fastest available ExpressOne Shuttles trip will get you to Los Angeles in 1 hours and 5 minutes .
On weekends, ExpressOne Shuttles offers 30 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Los Angeles.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from Irvine to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Irvine to Los Angeles
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 36 miles from Irvine to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 5 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Los Angeles at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Irvine to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 31 scheduled buses that travel from Irvine to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Irvine to Los Angeles without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Irvine to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at CZK 399.56.
City Information
Irvine
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Though Irvine is probably most famous for its corporations and university campuses, the city is well worth the trip for its variety of attractions and activities. Start with a date night at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, which boasts an intimate atmosphere and superb acoustics. You could also check out the UCI Arboretum, where you can learn more about the unique flora of the coastal California region. The Beall Center for Art + Technology features interesting exhibitions that fuse modern art with futuristic technologies.
When you've worked up an appetite, you can find a wide variety of dining options available in the city. For some of the best Japanese dishes in town, check out Fukuda, which serves udon and soba dishes. If you are craving a good chicken parm, North Italia has just what you need!
It's easy to get to Irvine from anywhere in Southern California via intercity buses or Amtrak trains. Flights operate through the nearby John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, just 4.3 miles away from downtown.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Irvine?
Main departure station: Irvine Alton Harvard
Irvine has two bus stations with service to Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Irvine:
Irvine Alton Harvard
University of CA - Crawford Hall
Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: Los Angeles Santa Ana Fwy
Buses arrive in Los Angeles at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
Los Angeles Santa Ana Fwy
Los Angeles Main St
Downtown - Vignes Lot
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