How to get from Santa Monica to Irvine by bus and train?

From Santa Monica to Irvine by bus and train

To get from Santa Monica to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Alameda / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 86 bus from Ada-Barranca station to Alton-Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Irvine on the Moovit app.

251min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 8686
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown LA Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ada-Barranca
    ID 3111
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton-Hospital
    ID 3163
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Irvine by bus and train via R10, OC LINE and 86

To get from Santa Monica to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Alameda / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE train and finally take the 86 bus from Ada-Barranca station to Alton-Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $11.85. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Irvine on the Moovit app.

251min$11.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - 8686
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown LA Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #612| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ada-Barranca
    ID 3111
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton-Hospital
    ID 3163
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Irvine

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Irvine, Los Angeles is approximately 64.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 251 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Irvine by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Santa Monica to Irvine

To check the bus and train schedule from Santa Monica to Irvine using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica) and destination (Irvine), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Irvine by bus and train via R10, OC LINE and 86

To get from Santa Monica to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Alameda / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE train and finally take the 86 bus from Ada-Barranca station to Alton-Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $11.85. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Irvine on the Moovit app.

251min$11.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - 8686
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown LA Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #612| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ada-Barranca
    ID 3111
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton-Hospital
    ID 3163
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Irvine?

    The fastest way takes 251 minutes, using Bus line R10, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Irvine?

    The alternative route takes 251 minutes, using Bus line R10, Train line OC LINE, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Irvine 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 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica to Irvine in Los Angeles?

    The R10 bus line goes from Santa Monica / 17th station near Santa Monica to Alameda / Los Angeles station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Alameda / Los Angeles station near Irvine in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Irvine in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Irvine in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica to get to Irvine in Los Angeles?

    Get on the R10 bus from the Santa Monica / 17th stop near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica and Irvine in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Alameda / Los Angeles stop, which is closest to Irvine in Los Angeles.

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