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How to get from Irvine to Chinatown, La by bus and train?

From Irvine to Chinatown, La by bus and train

To get from Irvine to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, take the 403 bus from Alton-Kaiser Permanente station to Irvine Station-Dock 3 station. Next, take the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train from Irvine Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

130min$11.75
Bus - 403403
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Walk to Chinatown, La
Leaves from Alton-Kaiser Permanente

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Irvine
  • 2
    Bus - 403403
    Wait for bus
    403
    Irvine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 3
    ID 3699
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #687| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chinatown, La
    Walk to
    Chinatown, La
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Irvine to Chinatown, La by bus and train via 86 and ORANGE COUNTY LINE

To get from Irvine to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, take the 86 bus from Alton-Kaiser Permanente station to Irvine Station-Dock 5 station. Next, take the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train from Irvine Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

119min$12.75
Bus - 8686
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Walk to Chinatown, La
Leaves from Alton-Kaiser Permanente

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Irvine
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 5
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #687| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chinatown, La
    Walk to
    Chinatown, La
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Irvine to Chinatown, La

The distance between Irvine, Los Angeles and Chinatown, La, Los Angeles is approximately 49.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Irvine to Chinatown, La by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Irvine

Irvine is located at Irvine, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alton-Hospital.

Train stations close to Irvine:

  • Irvine Station

Bus stations close to Irvine:

  • Alton-Hospital
  • Alton-Sand Canyon
  • Alton-Laguna Canyon

Public transit stations close to Chinatown, La, Los Angeles

Chinatown, La is located at Chinatown, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Ord St & N Spring St.

Subway stations close to Chinatown, La:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Chinatown, La:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Chinatown, La:

  • Ord St & N Spring St
  • Broadway / Alpine
  • Broadway & Alpine St

Alternative route from Irvine to Chinatown, La by bus and train via 86 and ORANGE COUNTY LINE

To get from Irvine to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, take the 86 bus from Alton-Kaiser Permanente station to Irvine Station-Dock 5 station. Next, take the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train from Irvine Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

119min$12.75
Bus - 8686
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Walk to Chinatown, La
Leaves from Alton-Kaiser Permanente

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Irvine
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 5
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #687| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chinatown, La
    Walk to
    Chinatown, La
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Chinatown, La?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 403, Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Irvine to Chinatown, La?

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Chinatown, La in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Irvine to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles?

    The 403 bus line goes from Irvine Station station near Irvine to Irvine Station-Dock 3 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Irvine Station-Dock 3 station near Chinatown, La in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Irvine to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Irvine and Chinatown, La in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Irvine to get to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 403 bus from the Irvine Station stop near Irvine in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Irvine and Chinatown, La in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Irvine Station-Dock 3 station, which is closest to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Irvine to Chinatown, La?

    The ride from Irvine to Chinatown, La costs $11.75.