How to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Isla Vista by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CE448 bus from Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound) station to Temple St & Los Angeles St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 15X bus from Castillo & Montecito station to UCSB North Hall Outbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 11 min.

311min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CE448CE448
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound)
    ID 9405
    1.06 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - CE448CE448
    Wait for bus
    CE448
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple St & Los Angeles St
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castillo & Montecito
    ID 64
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 15X15X
    Wait for bus
    15X
    Sbcc / UCSB Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station UCSB North Hall Outbound
    Ride to bus station
    UCSB North Hall Outbound
    ID 42
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rancho Palos Verdes to Isla Vista

The distance between Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles and Isla Vista, Los Angeles is approximately 145.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 311 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rancho Palos Verdes to Isla Vista 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 Rancho Palos Verdes

Rancho Palos Verdes is located at Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hawthorne / Vallon.

Bus stations close to Rancho Palos Verdes:

  • Hawthorne / Vallon
  • Hawthorne Blvd & Ryan Park
  • Hawthorne Blvd & Salvation Army Site

Public transit stations close to Isla Vista, Los Angeles

Isla Vista is located at Isla Vista, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is UCSB Elings Hall Outbound.

Train stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Isla Vista:

  • UCSB Elings Hall Outbound
  • UCSB Elings Hall Inbound
  • Seville & Embarcadero Del Mar

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Isla Vista?

    The fastest way takes 311 minutes, using Bus line CE448, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 15X.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rancho Palos Verdes and Isla Vista in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rancho Palos Verdes to Isla Vista in Los Angeles?

    The CE448 bus line goes from Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound) station near Rancho Palos Verdes to Northbound station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Northbound station near Isla Vista in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Rancho Palos Verdes and Isla Vista in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the CE448 bus from the Hawthorne Blvd & Crest Rd (Northbound) stop near Rancho Palos Verdes in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Northbound stop, which is closest to Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

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