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

By bus and train

To get from Isla Vista to Irvine in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 15X bus from UCSB North Hall Outbound station to Castillo & Montecito 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 6 hr 53 min.

413min
Bus - 15X15X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 8686
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from UCSB North Hall Outbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - 15X15X
    Wait for bus
    15X
    Sbcc / UCSB Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castillo & Montecito
    ID 1086
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    262 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 by bus and train via 15X and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Isla Vista to Irvine in Los Angeles, take the 15X bus from UCSB North Hall Outbound station to Castillo & Montecito station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Irvine Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 26 min.

386min
Bus - 15X15X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from UCSB North Hall Outbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - 15X15X
    Wait for bus
    15X
    Sbcc / UCSB Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castillo & Montecito
    ID 1086
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    262 min
  • 7
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    2.44 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Isla Vista to Irvine

The distance between Isla Vista, Los Angeles and Irvine, Los Angeles is approximately 164.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 413 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Isla Vista 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.

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 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-Laguna Canyon

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 15X and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from Isla Vista to Irvine in Los Angeles, take the 15X bus from UCSB North Hall Outbound station to Castillo & Montecito station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Irvine Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 26 min.

386min
Bus - 15X15X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Irvine
Leaves from UCSB North Hall Outbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - 15X15X
    Wait for bus
    15X
    Sbcc / UCSB Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castillo & Montecito
    ID 1086
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    262 min
  • 7
    Walk to Irvine
    Walk to
    Irvine
    2.44 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 413 minutes, using Bus line 15X, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 86.

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

    The alternative route takes 386 minutes, using Bus line 15X, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Isla Vista 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 6 hr 53 min.

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

    The 15X bus line goes from Sbcc / UCSB Express station near Isla Vista to Castillo & Montecito station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Irvine station near Irvine in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Isla Vista and Irvine in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 6 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the 15X bus from the Sbcc / UCSB Express stop near Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

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

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

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