How to get from Carson to Irvine by bus, light rail and train?

Carson to Irvine map

From Carson to Irvine by bus, light rail and train

To get from Carson to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 1 bus from Del Amo & Alvo SE station to Del Amo Station Bay 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Irvine Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Light Rail - A LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Del Amo & Alvo SE

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo & Alvo SE
    ID 2008
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 West Del Amo Blvd to Del Amo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo Station Bay 5
    ID 4132
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Del Amo Station
    ID 80109S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    51 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    2.44 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carson to Irvine by bus, light rail and train via 205, A LINE and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Carson to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 205 bus from Del Amo / Alvo station to Artesia Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Irvine Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 205205
Light Rail - A LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Del Amo / Alvo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo / Alvo
    ID 17474
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artesia Station
    ID 30014
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    48 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    2.44 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carson to Irvine

The distance between Carson, Los Angeles and Irvine, Los Angeles is approximately 67.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carson to Irvine by bus, light rail 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 Carson

Carson is located at Carson, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Del Amo & Alvo SE.

Bus stations close to Carson:

  • Del Amo & Alvo SE
  • Del Amo / Alvo
  • Del Amo & Wilmington SW

Public transit stations close to Irvine, Los Angeles

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

Train stations close to Irvine:

  • Irvine Station

Bus stations close to Irvine:

  • Alton-Valley Oak
  • Alton-Laguna Canyon
  • Alton-Ent 15955 Cannon

Related Routes

Carson to Irvine map

Alternative route from Carson to Irvine by bus, light rail and train via 205, A LINE and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Carson to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 205 bus from Del Amo / Alvo station to Artesia Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Irvine Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 205205
Light Rail - A LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Del Amo / Alvo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo / Alvo
    ID 17474
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artesia Station
    ID 30014
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    48 min
  • 7
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    2.44 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carson to Irvine?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line A LINE, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carson to Irvine?

    The alternative route takes 211 minutes, using Bus line 205, Bus line A LINE, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carson and Irvine in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carson to Irvine in Los Angeles?

    The 1 bus line goes from Del Amo & Alvo SE station near Carson to 1 West Del Amo Blvd to Del Amo Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till 1 West Del Amo Blvd to Del Amo Station station near Irvine in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Carson to Irvine in Los Angeles by bus, light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Carson and Irvine in Los Angeles by bus, light rail and train is about 3 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carson to get to Irvine in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Del Amo & Alvo SE stop near Carson in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the 1 West Del Amo Blvd to Del Amo Station station, which is closest to Irvine in Los Angeles.

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