How to get from Isla Vista to San Gabriel by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Isla Vista to San Gabriel 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 Santa Barbara Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 487 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Valley / New station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 487487
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
    Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Barbara Bus Stop
    ID SBR6
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    172 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Valley / New
    Ride to bus station
    Valley / New
    ID 16392
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via FLIXBUS 2013, COAST STARLIGHT and 76

To get from Isla Vista to San Gabriel 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 Santa Barbara Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 76 bus from Vignes / Cesar E Chavez station to Valley / New station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 7676
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
    Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Barbara Bus Stop
    ID SBR6
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    172 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vignes / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 3234
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    El Monte Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Valley / New
    Ride to bus station
    Valley / New
    ID 8112
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Isla Vista to San Gabriel

The distance between Isla Vista, Los Angeles and San Gabriel, Los Angeles is approximately 122.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Isla Vista to San Gabriel 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 El Colegio & Stadium.

Train stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Isla Vista:

  • El Colegio & Stadium
  • El Colegio & Embarcadero Del Mar
  • UCSB Bus Loop

Public transit stations close to San Gabriel, Los Angeles

San Gabriel is located at San Gabriel, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Valley / New.

Bus stations close to San Gabriel:

  • Valley / New
  • New / Shorb
  • New / Newby

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via FLIXBUS 2013, COAST STARLIGHT and 76

To get from Isla Vista to San Gabriel 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 Santa Barbara Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 76 bus from Vignes / Cesar E Chavez station to Valley / New station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 7676
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
    Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Barbara Bus Stop
    ID SBR6
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    172 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vignes / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 3234
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    El Monte Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Valley / New
    Ride to bus station
    Valley / New
    ID 8112
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 487.

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

    The alternative route takes 251 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 76.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

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

    The FLIXBUS 2013 bus line goes from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery station near Isla Vista to Santa Barbara Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Santa Barbara Bus Stop station near San Gabriel in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Isla Vista and San Gabriel in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 3 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from the Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery stop near Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Santa Barbara Bus Stop stop, which is closest to San Gabriel in Los Angeles.

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