How to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Irvine by bus and train?
From Downtown Santa Monica to Irvine by bus and train
To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 33 bus from 2nd / Broadway station to Patsaouras Transit Plaza 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 3 hr 57 min.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus station2nd / BroadwayID 3160450 yd • 6 min
- 2Wait for bus33Downtown LA - Union Station
- 3Ride to bus stationPatsaouras Transit PlazaID 3000090 min
- 4Walk to train stationUnion StationID 80214S70 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for trainPACIFIC SURFLINERSan Diego
- 6Ride to train stationIrvine Station61 min
- 7Walk to bus stationAda-BarrancaID 3111250 yd • 3 min
- 8Wait for bus86Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
- 9Ride to bus stationAlton-HospitalID 31639 min
- 10Walk toIrvine110 yd • 2 min
From Downtown Santa Monica to Irvine by bus, light rail and train
To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Little Tokyo / Arts District 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 3 hr 24 min.
Step by Step
- 1Start from light rail stationDowntown Santa Monica
- 2Wait for light railE LINEAtlantic Sta.
- 3Ride to light rail stationLittle Tokyo / Arts District52 min
- 4Walk to train stationUnion StationID 80214S0.57 mi • 12 min
- 5Wait for trainPACIFIC SURFLINERSan Diego
- 6Ride to train stationIrvine Station61 min
- 7Walk to bus stationAda-BarrancaID 3111250 yd • 3 min
- 8Wait for bus86Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
- 9Ride to bus stationAlton-HospitalID 31639 min
- 10Walk toIrvine110 yd • 2 min
Public transit directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Irvine
Public transit stations close to Downtown Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica is located at Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 4th NB & Colorado FS (Downtown SM Station).
Bus stations close to Downtown Santa Monica:
- 4th NB & Colorado FS (Downtown SM Station)
- 5th / Colorado
- Colorado WB & 5th Ns (Downtown SM Station)
Public transit stations close to Irvine, Los Angeles
Irvine is located at Irvine, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alton-Kaiser Permanente.
Train stations close to Irvine:
- Irvine Station
Bus stations close to Irvine:
- Alton-Kaiser Permanente
- Alton-Hospital
- Alton-Sand Canyon
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From Downtown Santa Monica to Irvine by bus, light rail and train
To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Little Tokyo / Arts District 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 3 hr 24 min.
Step by Step
- 1Start from light rail stationDowntown Santa Monica
- 2Wait for light railE LINEAtlantic Sta.
- 3Ride to light rail stationLittle Tokyo / Arts District52 min
- 4Walk to train stationUnion StationID 80214S0.57 mi • 12 min
- 5Wait for trainPACIFIC SURFLINERSan Diego
- 6Ride to train stationIrvine Station61 min
- 7Walk to bus stationAda-BarrancaID 3111250 yd • 3 min
- 8Wait for bus86Costa Mesa - Bristol and Sunflower
- 9Ride to bus stationAlton-HospitalID 31639 min
- 10Walk toIrvine110 yd • 2 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Irvine?
The fastest way takes 237 minutes, using Bus line 33, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 86.
What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Irvine?
The alternative route takes 204 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 86.
Is there a direct bus between Downtown Santa Monica and Irvine?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 57 min.
Which bus line goes from Downtown Santa Monica to Irvine?
The 33 bus line goes from 2nd / Broadway station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica to Downtown LA - Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown LA - Union Station station near Irvine in Los Angeles.
How long does it take to travel from Downtown Santa Monica to Irvine by bus and train?
The total travel time between Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica and Irvine in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 3 hr 57 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Downtown Santa Monica to get to Irvine?
Get on the 33 bus from the 2nd / Broadway stop near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Downtown Santa Monica and Irvine?
Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Union Station stop, which is closest to Irvine in Los Angeles.