Bedroom
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Free Drinks
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to Glendale, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 66 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Glendale, CA:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Glendale, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 36m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-10.09. The journey takes 1h 35m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Irvine, CA to Glendale, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 21:36. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 5:49 |
Last train 21:36 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Irvine, CA to Glendale, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glendale, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Irvine, CA to Glendale, CA trains use the Irvine Station to Glendale Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Irvine, CA and Glendale, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Irvine Station is 8 km from Irvine city centre. Public transport options include:
Irvine Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Del Frisco's Grille, The Cheesecake Factory
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Irvine Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Irvine Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Irvine Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Irvine Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Irvine Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Marriott Irvine Spectrum, Courtyard by Marriott Irvine Spectrum, DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine Spectrum.
Glendale Station is 2 km from Glendale city centre. Public transport options include:
Glendale Station has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM and Accessibility.
Food options include: Yoshinoya
ATMs are available at Glendale Station.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glendale Station.
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