How to get from Isla Vista to Lake Forest by bus and train?

From Isla Vista to Lake Forest by bus and train

To get from Isla Vista to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station to Los Angeles Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 480 bus from Irvine Station-Dock 1 station to Dimension-Commercenter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Isla Vista may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lake Forest on the Moovit app.

486min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 480480
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    Los Angeles Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Angeles Union Station
    ID LAD6
    161 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 1
    ID 3697
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Lake Forest and Regency
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dimension-Commercenter
    ID 7768
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Isla Vista to Lake Forest by bus and train via FLIXBUS 2013, ORANGE COUNTY LINE and 480

To get from Isla Vista to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station to Los Angeles Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train and finally take the 480 bus from Irvine Station-Dock 1 station to Dimension-Commercenter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Isla Vista may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lake Forest on the Moovit app.

486min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Bus - 480480
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    Los Angeles Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Angeles Union Station
    ID LAD6
    161 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #602| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 1
    ID 3697
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Lake Forest and Regency
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dimension-Commercenter
    ID 7768
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Isla Vista to Lake Forest

The distance between Isla Vista, Los Angeles and Lake Forest, Los Angeles is approximately 149.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 486 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Isla Vista to Lake Forest by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Isla Vista to Lake Forest

To check the bus and train schedule from Isla Vista to Lake Forest using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Isla Vista) and destination (Lake Forest), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Isla Vista to Lake Forest by bus and train via FLIXBUS 2013, ORANGE COUNTY LINE and 480

To get from Isla Vista to Lake Forest in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station to Los Angeles Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train and finally take the 480 bus from Irvine Station-Dock 1 station to Dimension-Commercenter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Isla Vista may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lake Forest on the Moovit app.

486min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Bus - 480480
Walk to Lake Forest
Leaves from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    Los Angeles Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Angeles Union Station
    ID LAD6
    161 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #602| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Irvine Station
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 1
    ID 3697
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Lake Forest and Regency
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dimension-Commercenter
    ID 7768
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Forest
    Walk to
    Lake Forest
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 486 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 480.

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

    The alternative route takes 486 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Train line ORANGE COUNTY LINE, Bus line 480.

  • Is there a direct bus between Isla Vista and Lake Forest in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 6 min.

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

    The FLIXBUS 2013 bus line goes from Los Angeles Union Station near Isla Vista to Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Union Station near Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Isla Vista and Lake Forest in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 8 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from the Los Angeles Union Station near Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Union Station, which is closest to Lake Forest in Los Angeles.

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