How to get from Isla Vista to Montclair by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Isla Vista to Montclair in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 15X bus from UCSB North Hall Outbound station to Castillo & Montecito station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the SAN BERNARDINO LINE train from Union Station station to Montclair Metrolink station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 37 min.

337min
Bus - 15X15X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Train - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
SAN BERNARDINO LINE
Leaves from UCSB North Hall Outbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - 15X15X
    Wait for bus
    15X
    Sbcc / UCSB Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castillo & Montecito
    ID 1086
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    183 min
  • 7
    Train - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    Wait for train
    SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    #326| San Bernardino - Downtown
  • 8
    Ride to train station Montclair Metrolink
    Ride to train station
    Montclair Metrolink
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 15X, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 699

To get from Isla Vista to Montclair in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 15X bus from UCSB North Hall Outbound station to Castillo & Montecito station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 699 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E station to Montclair Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 49 min.

349min
Bus - 15X15X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 699699
Walk to Montclair
Leaves from UCSB North Hall Outbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - 15X15X
    Wait for bus
    15X
    Sbcc / UCSB Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castillo & Montecito
    ID 1086
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    183 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E
    ID 2591
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 699699
    Wait for bus
    699
    East: Montclair Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montclair Transit Center
    ID 2028
    73 min
  • 10
    Walk to Montclair
    Walk to
    Montclair
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Isla Vista to Montclair

The distance between Isla Vista, Los Angeles and Montclair, Los Angeles is approximately 150.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 337 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Isla Vista to Montclair 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 Isla Vista

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

Public transit stations close to Montclair, Los Angeles

Montclair is located at Montclair, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Monte Vista and Moreno.

Train stations close to Montclair:

  • Montclair Metrolink
  • Claremont Metrolink
  • Upland Metrolink

Bus stations close to Montclair:

  • Monte Vista and Moreno
  • Montclair Transit Center
  • Monte Vista Ave and Moreno St W

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 15X, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 699

To get from Isla Vista to Montclair in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 15X bus from UCSB North Hall Outbound station to Castillo & Montecito station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 699 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E station to Montclair Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 49 min.

349min
Bus - 15X15X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 699699
Walk to Montclair
Leaves from UCSB North Hall Outbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - 15X15X
    Wait for bus
    15X
    Sbcc / UCSB Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castillo & Montecito
    ID 1086
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    183 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E
    ID 2591
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 699699
    Wait for bus
    699
    East: Montclair Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montclair Transit Center
    ID 2028
    73 min
  • 10
    Walk to Montclair
    Walk to
    Montclair
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 337 minutes, using Bus line 15X, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line SAN BERNARDINO LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 349 minutes, using Bus line 15X, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 699.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 37 min.

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

    The 15X bus line goes from Sbcc / UCSB Express station near Isla Vista to Castillo & Montecito station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Castillo & Montecito station near Montclair in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Isla Vista and Montclair in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the 15X bus from the Sbcc / UCSB Express stop near Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Castillo & Montecito station, which is closest to Montclair in Los Angeles.

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