How to get from Irvine to Santa Clarita by bus and train?

From Irvine to Santa Clarita by bus and train

To get from Irvine to Santa Clarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 403 bus from Alton-Kaiser Permanente station to Irvine Station-Dock 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train and finally take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Union Station station to Santa Clarita Metrolink station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $19.25.

244min$19.25
Bus - 403403
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Walk to Santa Clarita
Leaves from Alton-Kaiser Permanente

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Irvine
  • 2
    Bus - 403403
    Wait for bus
    403
    Irvine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 3
    ID 3699
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #687| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #211| via Princessa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clarita Metrolink
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Clarita
    Walk to
    Santa Clarita
    2 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Irvine to Santa Clarita by bus and train via 86, ORANGE COUNTY LINE and ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE

To get from Irvine to Santa Clarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 86 bus from Alton-Kaiser Permanente station to Irvine Station-Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train and finally take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Union Station station to Santa Clarita Metrolink station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $20.25.

232min$20.25
Bus - 8686
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Walk to Santa Clarita
Leaves from Alton-Kaiser Permanente

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Irvine
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 5
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #687| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #211| via Princessa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clarita Metrolink
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Clarita
    Walk to
    Santa Clarita
    2 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Irvine to Santa Clarita

The distance between Irvine, Los Angeles and Santa Clarita, Los Angeles is approximately 85.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 244 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Irvine to Santa Clarita 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 Irvine

Irvine is located at Irvine, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alton-Hospital.

Train stations close to Irvine:

  • Irvine Station

Bus stations close to Irvine:

  • Alton-Hospital
  • Alton-Sand Canyon
  • Alton-Laguna Canyon

Public transit stations close to Santa Clarita, Los Angeles

Santa Clarita is located at Santa Clarita, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Bouquet Canyon Rd & Newhall Ranch Rd.

Train stations close to Santa Clarita:

  • Santa Clarita Metrolink
  • Newhall Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Santa Clarita:

  • Bouquet Canyon Rd & Newhall Ranch Rd
  • Bouquet Canyon Rd & Espuella Dr
  • Newhall Ranch Rd & Santa Clarita Pkwy

Related Routes

Alternative route from Irvine to Santa Clarita by bus and train via 86, ORANGE COUNTY LINE and ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE

To get from Irvine to Santa Clarita in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 86 bus from Alton-Kaiser Permanente station to Irvine Station-Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train and finally take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Union Station station to Santa Clarita Metrolink station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $20.25.

232min$20.25
Bus - 8686
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Walk to Santa Clarita
Leaves from Alton-Kaiser Permanente

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Irvine
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 5
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #687| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #211| via Princessa
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clarita Metrolink
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Clarita
    Walk to
    Santa Clarita
    2 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Santa Clarita?

    The fastest way takes 244 minutes, using Bus line 403, Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Irvine to Santa Clarita?

    The alternative route takes 232 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Santa Clarita in Los Angeles?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Irvine to Santa Clarita in Los Angeles?

    The 403 bus line goes from Irvine Station station near Irvine to Irvine Station-Dock 3 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Irvine Station-Dock 3 station near Santa Clarita in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Irvine to Santa Clarita in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Irvine and Santa Clarita in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Irvine to get to Santa Clarita in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 403 bus from the Irvine Station stop near Irvine in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Irvine and Santa Clarita in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Irvine Station-Dock 3 station, which is closest to Santa Clarita in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Irvine to Santa Clarita?

    The ride from Irvine to Santa Clarita costs $19.25.

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