How to get from Venice / Fairfax to Irvine by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Venice / Fairfax to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 33 bus from Venice / Fairfax station to Patsaouras Transit 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 10 min.

190min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 8686
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Venice / Fairfax
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Venice / Fairfax
    ID 6946
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 yd • 1 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 by bus and train via 217, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 86

To get from Venice / Fairfax to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 217 bus from Fairfax / Venice station to Los Feliz / San Fernando 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 4 hr 15 min.

255min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 217217
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 8686
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Fairfax / Venice
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax / Venice
    ID 104717
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / San Fernando
    ID 18025
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    102 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
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Public transit directions from Venice / Fairfax to Irvine
The distance between Venice / Fairfax, Los Angeles and Irvine, Los Angeles is approximately 57.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Venice / Fairfax 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 Venice / Fairfax

Venice / Fairfax is located at Venice / Fairfax, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Fairfax / Venice.

Bus stations close to Venice / Fairfax:

  • Fairfax / Venice
  • Venice / Fairfax
  • Venice / Ogden
Public transit stations close to Irvine, Los Angeles

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

Train stations close to Irvine:

  • Irvine Station

Bus stations close to Irvine:

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 217, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 86

To get from Venice / Fairfax to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 217 bus from Fairfax / Venice station to Los Feliz / San Fernando 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 4 hr 15 min.

255min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 217217
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 8686
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Fairfax / Venice
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax / Venice
    ID 104717
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / San Fernando
    ID 18025
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    102 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
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Venice / Fairfax to Irvine?

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 33, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Venice / Fairfax to Irvine?

    The alternative route takes 255 minutes, using Bus line 217, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct bus between Venice / Fairfax and Irvine?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Venice / Fairfax to Irvine?

    The 33 bus line goes from Venice / Fairfax station near Venice / Fairfax in Mid-City, La 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 Venice / Fairfax to Irvine by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Venice / Fairfax in Mid-City, La and Irvine in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 3 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Venice / Fairfax to get to Irvine?

    Get on the 33 bus from the Venice / Fairfax stop near Venice / Fairfax in Mid-City, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Venice / Fairfax and Irvine?

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

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