How to get from Isla Vista to Alhambra by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Isla Vista to Alhambra in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 78 bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion station to Main / Garfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 7878
Walk to Alhambra
Leaves from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Barbara Bus Stop
    ID SBR6
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    172 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion
    ID 3103
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Las Tunas - Live Oak
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 1548
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alhambra
    Walk to
    Alhambra
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via FLIXBUS 2013, COAST STARLIGHT and 487

To get from Isla Vista to Alhambra in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 487 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Las Tunas / Mission station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min.

269min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 487487
Walk to Alhambra
Leaves from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Barbara Bus Stop
    ID SBR6
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    172 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Las Tunas / Mission
    ID 7775
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alhambra
    Walk to
    Alhambra
    1.08 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Isla Vista to Alhambra

The distance between Isla Vista, Los Angeles and Alhambra, Los Angeles is approximately 121.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Isla Vista to Alhambra 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 Isla Vista

Isla Vista is located at Isla Vista, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is UCSB Bus Loop.

Train stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Isla Vista:

  • UCSB Bus Loop
  • Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)
  • UCSB North Hall Inbound

Public transit stations close to Alhambra, Los Angeles

Alhambra is located at Alhambra, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Garfield / Main.

Bus stations close to Alhambra:

  • Garfield / Main
  • Garfield/Main
  • Garfield Ave & Main St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via FLIXBUS 2013, COAST STARLIGHT and 487

To get from Isla Vista to Alhambra in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 487 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Las Tunas / Mission station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min.

269min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 487487
Walk to Alhambra
Leaves from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Barbara Bus Stop
    ID SBR6
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    172 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Las Tunas / Mission
    ID 7775
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alhambra
    Walk to
    Alhambra
    1.08 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Isla Vista to Alhambra?

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 78.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Isla Vista to Alhambra?

    The alternative route takes 269 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 487.

  • Is there a direct bus between Isla Vista and Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Isla Vista to Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    The FLIXBUS 2013 bus line goes from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery station near Isla Vista to Santa Barbara Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Santa Barbara Bus Stop station near Alhambra in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Isla Vista to Alhambra in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Isla Vista and Alhambra in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Isla Vista to get to Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    Get on the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from the Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery stop near Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Isla Vista and Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Santa Barbara Bus Stop stop, which is closest to Alhambra in Los Angeles.

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