How to get from Long Beach to Isla Vista by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Long Beach to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Downtown Long Beach Station station to Union Station 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 46 min.

286min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from Downtown Long Beach Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Long Beach Station
    ID 80101S
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    68 min
  • 4
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castillo & Montecito
    ID 64
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 15X15X
    Wait for bus
    15X
    Sbcc / UCSB Express
  • 8
    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 Long Beach to Isla Vista

The distance between Long Beach, Los Angeles and Isla Vista, Los Angeles is approximately 137.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 286 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Beach to Isla Vista by bus, light rail 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 Long Beach

Long Beach is located at Long Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is First & Long Beach Blvd NE.

Bus stations close to Long Beach:

  • First & Long Beach Blvd NE
  • Long Beach Blvd & 1st SE
  • First & Shelter H S

Ferry stations close to Long Beach:

  • Long Beach Port

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 Inbound.

Train stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Isla Vista:

  • UCSB Elings Hall Inbound
  • UCSB Elings Hall Outbound
  • Embarcadero & Sabado Tarde

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 286 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 15X.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Long Beach and Isla Vista in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 46 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Long Beach to Isla Vista in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Downtown Long Beach Station station near Long Beach to APU / Citrus College Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till UCSB North Hall Outbound station near Isla Vista in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Long Beach to Isla Vista in Los Angeles by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Long Beach and Isla Vista in Los Angeles by light rail, train and bus is about 4 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Long Beach to get to Isla Vista in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Downtown Long Beach Station station near Long Beach in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Long Beach and Isla Vista in Los Angeles?

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

  • When is the last bus from Long Beach to Isla Vista in Los Angeles?

    The last bus from Long Beach to Isla Vista in Los Angeles is the Santa Barbara - LA - San Diego line. It leaves the Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery stop at 4:50 AM.

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