How to get from Pasadena to Irvine by bus and train?

From Pasadena to Irvine by bus and train

To get from Pasadena to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 86 bus from Ada-Barranca station to Alton-Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min.

205min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 8686
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 142108
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    61 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 Pasadena to Irvine by bus and train via 487/489 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Pasadena to Irvine in Los Angeles, take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Irvine Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 142108
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    2.44 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pasadena to Irvine

The distance between Pasadena, Los Angeles and Irvine, Los Angeles is approximately 63.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena 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.

Public transit stations close to Pasadena

Pasadena is located at Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill.

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

  • Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill
  • Foothill Blvd and Sierra Madre Villa Ave
  • Foothill Blvd & Sierra Madre Villa Ave

Public transit stations close to Irvine, Los Angeles

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

Train stations close to Irvine:

  • Irvine Station

Bus stations close to Irvine:

  • Sand Canyon-Hospital
  • Sand Canyon-Hoag Irvine
  • Alton-Sand Canyon

Related Routes

Alternative route from Pasadena to Irvine by bus and train via 487/489 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Pasadena to Irvine in Los Angeles, take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Irvine Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 142108
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    61 min
  • 7
    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 Pasadena to Irvine?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Bus line 487/489, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 86.

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

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 487/489, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pasadena 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 3 hr 25 min.

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

    The 487/489 bus line goes from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station near Pasadena to Downtown LA - Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown LA - Union Station station near Irvine in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Pasadena and Irvine in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 3 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the 487/489 bus from the Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa stop near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Union Station stop, which is closest to Irvine in Los Angeles.