How to get from Isla Vista to Altadena by bus and light rail?

From Isla Vista to Altadena by bus and light rail

To get from Isla Vista to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 660 bus from Raymond / Del Mar station to Fair Oaks / Woodbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 55 min.

295min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
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
    Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
    ID LUN6
    235 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Del Mar Station
    ID 80417S
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond / Del Mar
    ID 501
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Fair Oaks - Loma Alta
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Woodbury
    ID 1487
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Isla Vista to Altadena

The distance between Isla Vista, Los Angeles and Altadena, Los Angeles is approximately 126.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 295 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Isla Vista to Altadena by bus and light rail, 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 El Colegio & Stadium.

Train stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Isla Vista:

  • El Colegio & Stadium
  • El Colegio & Embarcadero Del Mar
  • UCSB Bus Loop

Public transit stations close to Altadena, Los Angeles

Altadena is located at Altadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd.

Bus stations close to Altadena:

  • Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
  • Fair Oaks / Woodbury
  • Woodbury Rd & Raymond Ave

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 295 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 660.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 55 min.

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

    The FLIXBUS 2013 bus line goes from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery station near Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals station near Altadena in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Isla Vista to Altadena in Los Angeles by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Isla Vista and Altadena in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 4 hr 55 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals stop, which is closest to Altadena in Los Angeles.

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