How to get from Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center by bus and train?

From Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center by bus and train

To get from Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center in Irvine, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Western station to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 59 bus from Santa Ana-Santiago station to Von Karman-Michelson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from Western / Melrose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to USC Orange County Center on the Moovit app.

156min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
Walk to USC Orange County Center
Leaves from Santa Monica / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Western
    ID 14436
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / New High
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Von Karman-Michelson
    ID 3631
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to USC Orange County Center
    Walk to
    USC Orange County Center
    2300 Michelson Dr
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center by bus

To get from Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center in Irvine, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Western station to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0900 bus and finally take the 59 bus from East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 station to Von Karman-Michelson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from Western / Melrose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to USC Orange County Center on the Moovit app.

201min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - GREYHOUND US0900GREYHOUND US0900
Bus - 5959
Walk to USC Orange County Center
Leaves from Santa Monica / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Western
    ID 14436
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / New High
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateway Plaza & Union Station
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0900GREYHOUND US0900
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0900
    Las Vegas Bus Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Von Karman-Michelson
    ID 3631
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to USC Orange County Center
    Walk to
    USC Orange County Center
    2300 Michelson Dr
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center

The distance between Western / Melrose, Irvine and USC Orange County Center, Irvine is approximately 48.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Irvine – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center

To check the bus and train schedule from Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western / Melrose) and destination (USC Orange County Center), 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.

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From Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center by bus

To get from Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center in Irvine, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Western station to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0900 bus and finally take the 59 bus from East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 station to Von Karman-Michelson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from Western / Melrose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to USC Orange County Center on the Moovit app.

201min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - GREYHOUND US0900GREYHOUND US0900
Bus - 5959
Walk to USC Orange County Center
Leaves from Santa Monica / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Western
    ID 14436
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / New High
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateway Plaza & Union Station
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0900GREYHOUND US0900
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0900
    Las Vegas Bus Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Von Karman-Michelson
    ID 3631
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to USC Orange County Center
    Walk to
    USC Orange County Center
    2300 Michelson Dr
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center?

    The alternative route takes 201 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line GREYHOUND US0900, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western / Melrose and USC Orange County Center?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center?

    The 4 bus line goes from Santa Monica / Western station near Western / Melrose in Larchmont to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Cesar E Chavez / New High station near USC Orange County Center in Irvine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Western / Melrose in Larchmont and USC Orange County Center in Irvine by bus and train is about 2 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western / Melrose to get to USC Orange County Center?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Santa Monica / Western stop near Western / Melrose in Larchmont.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western / Melrose and USC Orange County Center?

    Get off the bus at the Cesar E Chavez / New High stop, which is closest to USC Orange County Center in Irvine.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center?

    The ride from Western / Melrose to USC Orange County Center costs $1.75.

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