How to get from Harbor Freeway Station to Isla Vista by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Harbor Freeway Station to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4X bus from Harbor Freeway Bus Station station to Alameda St at 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 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Bus - 4X4X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from Harbor Freeway Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harbor Freeway Station
  • 2
    Bus - 4X4X
    Wait for bus
    4X
    Downtown L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda St at Los Angeles St
    ID 762173
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    210 yd • 3 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

Alternative route by bus and train via CE448, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 15X

To get from Harbor Freeway Station to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CE448 bus from Harbor Freeway Bus Station 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 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Bus - CE448CE448
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from Harbor Freeway Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harbor Freeway Station
  • 2
    Bus - CE448CE448
    Wait for bus
    CE448
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple St & Los Angeles St
    21 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 Harbor Freeway Station to Isla Vista

The distance between Harbor Freeway Station, Los Angeles and Isla Vista, Los Angeles is approximately 125.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 274 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harbor Freeway Station 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 Harbor Freeway Station

Harbor Freeway Station is located at Harbor Freeway Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station.

Bus stations close to Harbor Freeway Station:

  • Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station
  • Figueroa St at Harbor Freeway Station
  • Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station (C-Line)

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 Embarcadero & Sabado Tarde.

Train stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Embarcadero & Sabado Tarde
  • Seville & Embarcadero Del Mar
  • Ocean & Sabado Tarde

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CE448, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 15X

To get from Harbor Freeway Station to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CE448 bus from Harbor Freeway Bus Station 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 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Bus - CE448CE448
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from Harbor Freeway Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harbor Freeway Station
  • 2
    Bus - CE448CE448
    Wait for bus
    CE448
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple St & Los Angeles St
    21 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harbor Freeway Station to Isla Vista?

    The fastest way takes 274 minutes, using Bus line 4X, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 15X.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harbor Freeway Station to Isla Vista?

    The alternative route takes 250 minutes, using Bus line CE448, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 15X.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harbor Freeway Station and Isla Vista?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harbor Freeway Station to Isla Vista?

    The 4X bus line goes from Downtown L.A. Union Station station near Harbor Freeway Station in Broadway-Manchester, La to Alameda St at Los Angeles St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till UCSB North Hall Outbound station near Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harbor Freeway Station to Isla Vista by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Harbor Freeway Station in Broadway-Manchester, La and Isla Vista in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harbor Freeway Station to get to Isla Vista?

    Get on the 4X bus from the Downtown L.A. Union Station stop near Harbor Freeway Station in Broadway-Manchester, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harbor Freeway Station and Isla Vista?

    Get off the bus at the UCSB North Hall Outbound stop, which is closest to Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

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