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

By bus and light rail

To get from Isla Vista to Arcadia 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 187 bus from Huntington Dr and 1st Ave W station to Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave W station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min.

303min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 187187
Walk to Arcadia
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
    Arcadia
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and 1st Ave W
    ID 1754
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    West: Pasadena
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave W
    ID 3614
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Isla Vista to Arcadia 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 San Gabriel / Huntington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 487487
Walk to Arcadia
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
    San Gabriel / Huntington
    ID 3895
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    1.79 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Isla Vista to Arcadia

The distance between Isla Vista, Los Angeles and Arcadia, Los Angeles is approximately 133.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 303 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Isla Vista to Arcadia 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 Arcadia, Los Angeles

Arcadia is located at Arcadia, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E.

Bus stations close to Arcadia:

  • Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E
  • Huntington / Golden West
  • Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave W

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Isla Vista to Arcadia 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 San Gabriel / Huntington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 487487
Walk to Arcadia
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
    San Gabriel / Huntington
    ID 3895
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    1.79 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 303 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 187.

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

    The alternative route takes 292 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 487.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 3 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Isla Vista and Arcadia in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 5 hr 3 min.

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

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

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