How to get from South Pasadena to Isla Vista by bus and train?

From South Pasadena to Isla Vista by bus and train

To get from South Pasadena to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 78 bus from Main / Palm station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 6 bus from Hollister & LA Patera station to Hollister & Los Carneros Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 16 min.

316min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 66
Walk to Isla Vista
Leaves from Main / Palm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Palm
    ID 16075
    0.82 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Goleta Amtrak
    176 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollister & LA Patera
    ID 273
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Goleta/Camino Real Mkt
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollister & Los Carneros Road
    ID 932
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Isla Vista
    Walk to
    Isla Vista
    1.64 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Pasadena to Isla Vista

The distance between South Pasadena, Los Angeles and Isla Vista, Los Angeles is approximately 122.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 316 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena

South Pasadena is located at South Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Huntington / Marengo.

Bus stations close to South Pasadena:

  • Huntington / Marengo
  • Huntington / Primrose
  • Huntington / Fletcher

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 Bus Loop.

Train stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Isla Vista:

  • UCSB Bus Loop
  • Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)
  • UCSB North Hall Inbound

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 316 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Pasadena 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 16 min.

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

    The 78 bus line goes from Main / Palm station near South Pasadena to Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station near Isla Vista in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between South Pasadena and Isla Vista in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 78 bus from the Main / Palm stop near South Pasadena in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Grand - Venice stop, which is closest to Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

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