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How to get fromIrvine to Carsonby train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Carson by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus bus Metro J Line
    2h 1m
    $12–16

  2. Drive  34.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Carsoncar car 34.5 mi
    36 min
    $6–9

  3. Line 79 bus, line 1 bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Culver-Michelson to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 79
    2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Moneta Avbus bus 3
    4h 8m
    $7–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Carsontaxi taxi 34.5 mi
    36 min
    $110–140

  5. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    2h 26m
    $14–18

Irvine to Carson by train, subway, and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Culver-Michelson to Carson St + Moneta Av via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2, Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5, 7Th-Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 4h 8m.

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