How to get from El Cerrito to Irvine by bus and train?

El Cerrito to Irvine - Bus Schedule

The RED bus from El Cerrito to Irvine runs from 7:06 AM to 6:06 PM, with departures every 50 min-1 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 59 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From El Cerrito to Irvine by bus and train

To get from El Cerrito to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the RED bus from 19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av station to 529 E. Third St @ E. Grand Bl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IE-OC LINE train and finally take the 86 bus from Ada-Barranca station to Alton-Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $10.00. The bus and train schedule from El Cerrito may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Irvine on the Moovit app.

179min$10.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - REDRED
Train - IE-OC LINE
IE-OC LINE
Bus - 8686
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from 19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - REDRED
    Wait for bus
    RED
    Westbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    529 E. Third St @ E. Grand Bl
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Main Corona Metrolink Station
    760 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - IE-OC LINE
    Wait for train
    IE-OC LINE
    #811| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ada-Barranca
    ID 3111
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton-Hospital
    ID 3163
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Cerrito to Irvine by bus and train via RED, IE-OC LINE and 90

To get from El Cerrito to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the RED bus from 19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av station to 529 E. Third St @ E. Grand Bl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IE-OC LINE train and finally take the 90 bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 station to Irvine Center-Laguna Canyon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $9.75. The bus and train schedule from El Cerrito may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Irvine on the Moovit app.

168min$9.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - REDRED
Train - IE-OC LINE
IE-OC LINE
Bus - 9090
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from 19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - REDRED
    Wait for bus
    RED
    Westbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    529 E. Third St @ E. Grand Bl
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Main Corona Metrolink Station
    760 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - IE-OC LINE
    Wait for train
    IE-OC LINE
    #811| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tustin Metrolink Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8
    ID 8380
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Dana Point Harbor
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Center-Laguna Canyon
    ID 3374
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    1.08 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Cerrito to Irvine

The distance between El Cerrito, Los Angeles and Irvine, Los Angeles is approximately 43.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Cerrito to Irvine by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from El Cerrito to Irvine

To check the bus and train schedule from El Cerrito to Irvine using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Cerrito) and destination (Irvine), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from El Cerrito to Irvine by bus and train via RED, IE-OC LINE and 90

To get from El Cerrito to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the RED bus from 19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av station to 529 E. Third St @ E. Grand Bl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IE-OC LINE train and finally take the 90 bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 station to Irvine Center-Laguna Canyon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $9.75. The bus and train schedule from El Cerrito may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Irvine on the Moovit app.

168min$9.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - REDRED
Train - IE-OC LINE
IE-OC LINE
Bus - 9090
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from 19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - REDRED
    Wait for bus
    RED
    Westbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    529 E. Third St @ E. Grand Bl
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Main Corona Metrolink Station
    760 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - IE-OC LINE
    Wait for train
    IE-OC LINE
    #811| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tustin Metrolink Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8
    ID 8380
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Dana Point Harbor
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Center-Laguna Canyon
    ID 3374
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    1.08 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Cerrito to Irvine?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line RED, Train line IE-OC LINE, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Cerrito to Irvine?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line RED, Train line IE-OC LINE, Bus line 90.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

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

    The RED bus line goes from 19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av station near El Cerrito to 529 E. Third St @ E. Grand Bl station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 529 E. Third St @ E. Grand Bl station near Irvine in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Cerrito to Irvine in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between El Cerrito and Irvine in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 2 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the RED bus from the 19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av stop near El Cerrito in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the 529 E. Third St @ E. Grand Bl stop, which is closest to Irvine in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from El Cerrito to Irvine?

    The ride from El Cerrito to Irvine costs $10.00.

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