How to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to USC Orange County Center by bus and train?

From Amtrak/Metrolink Station to USC Orange County Center by bus and train

To get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to USC Orange County Center in Irvine, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Van Nuys station to Santa Ana Station station. Next, 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 48 min. The bus and train schedule from Amtrak/Metrolink Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to USC Orange County Center on the Moovit app.

168min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
Walk to USC Orange County Center
Leaves from Van Nuys

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Nuys
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    111 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Von Karman-Michelson
    ID 3631
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to USC Orange County Center
    Walk to
    USC Orange County Center
    2300 Michelson Dr
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to USC Orange County Center by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, 862 and 53

To get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to USC Orange County Center in Irvine, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Van Nuys station to Santa Ana Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 862 bus and finally take the 53 bus from Main-Civic Center station to Main-Von Karman station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The bus and train schedule from Amtrak/Metrolink Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to USC Orange County Center on the Moovit app.

166min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 862862
Bus - 5353
Walk to USC Orange County Center
Leaves from Van Nuys

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Nuys
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    111 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 862862
    Wait for bus
    862
    Santa Ana - Civic Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center-Main
    ID 8023
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main-Civic Center
    ID 6517
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Irvine - West Yale and Alton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main-Von Karman
    ID 3464
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to USC Orange County Center
    Walk to
    USC Orange County Center
    2300 Michelson Dr
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to USC Orange County Center

The distance between Amtrak/Metrolink Station, Irvine and USC Orange County Center, Irvine is approximately 61.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amtrak/Metrolink Station 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 Amtrak/Metrolink Station to USC Orange County Center

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to USC Orange County Center by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, 862 and 53

To get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to USC Orange County Center in Irvine, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Van Nuys station to Santa Ana Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 862 bus and finally take the 53 bus from Main-Civic Center station to Main-Von Karman station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The bus and train schedule from Amtrak/Metrolink Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to USC Orange County Center on the Moovit app.

166min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 862862
Bus - 5353
Walk to USC Orange County Center
Leaves from Van Nuys

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Nuys
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    111 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 862862
    Wait for bus
    862
    Santa Ana - Civic Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center-Main
    ID 8023
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main-Civic Center
    ID 6517
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Irvine - West Yale and Alton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main-Von Karman
    ID 3464
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to USC Orange County Center
    Walk to
    USC Orange County Center
    2300 Michelson Dr
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to USC Orange County Center?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to USC Orange County Center?

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 862, Bus line 53.

  • Is there a direct train between Amtrak/Metrolink Station and USC Orange County Center?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to USC Orange County Center?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from Van Nuys station near Amtrak/Metrolink Station in Van Nuys to Santa Ana Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Santa Ana Station station near USC Orange County Center in Irvine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to USC Orange County Center by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Amtrak/Metrolink Station in Van Nuys and USC Orange County Center in Irvine by train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Amtrak/Metrolink Station to get to USC Orange County Center?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the Van Nuys station near Amtrak/Metrolink Station in Van Nuys.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Amtrak/Metrolink Station and USC Orange County Center?

    Get off the train at the Santa Ana Station stop, which is closest to USC Orange County Center in Irvine.

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