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How to get from Vanowen / Kester to USC Orange County Center by bus and train?

From Vanowen / Kester to USC Orange County Center by bus and train

To get from Vanowen / Kester to USC Orange County Center in Irvine, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 165 bus from Vanowen / Kester station to Burbank Airport South 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 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from Vanowen / Kester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to USC Orange County Center on the Moovit app.

197min$1.75
Bus - 165165
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
Walk to USC Orange County Center
Leaves from Vanowen / Kester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Vanowen / Kester
  • 2
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    Burbank Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burbank Airport South
    ID 10359
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burbank Bob Hope Airport
    40 yd • 1 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
    103 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

Alternative route from Vanowen / Kester to USC Orange County Center by bus and train via DASH, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 59

To get from Vanowen / Kester to USC Orange County Center in Irvine, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the DASH bus from Kester Ave & Vanowen St Southbound station to Amtrak/Metrolink Station 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 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $0.35. The bus and train schedule from Vanowen / Kester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to USC Orange County Center on the Moovit app.

200min$0.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
Walk to USC Orange County Center
Leaves from Kester Ave & Vanowen St Southbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kester Ave & Vanowen St Southbound
    ID 3122
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Counterclockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amtrak/Metrolink Station
    ID 3100
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Nuys
    210 yd • 3 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
    111 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
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Public transit directions from Vanowen / Kester to USC Orange County Center

The distance between Vanowen / Kester, Irvine and USC Orange County Center, Irvine is approximately 61.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 197 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vanowen / Kester 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 Vanowen / Kester to USC Orange County Center

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

Alternative route from Vanowen / Kester to USC Orange County Center by bus and train via DASH, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 59

To get from Vanowen / Kester to USC Orange County Center in Irvine, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the DASH bus from Kester Ave & Vanowen St Southbound station to Amtrak/Metrolink Station 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 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $0.35. The bus and train schedule from Vanowen / Kester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to USC Orange County Center on the Moovit app.

200min$0.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
Walk to USC Orange County Center
Leaves from Kester Ave & Vanowen St Southbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kester Ave & Vanowen St Southbound
    ID 3122
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Counterclockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amtrak/Metrolink Station
    ID 3100
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Nuys
    210 yd • 3 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
    111 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vanowen / Kester to USC Orange County Center?

    The fastest way takes 197 minutes, using Bus line 165, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Vanowen / Kester to USC Orange County Center?

    The alternative route takes 200 minutes, using Bus line DASH, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Vanowen / Kester 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 3 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Vanowen / Kester to USC Orange County Center?

    The 165 bus line goes from Burbank Airport South station near Vanowen / Kester in Van Nuys to Burbank Bob Hope Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Burbank Bob Hope Airport station near USC Orange County Center in Irvine.

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

    The total travel time between Vanowen / Kester in Van Nuys and USC Orange County Center in Irvine by bus and train is about 3 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 165 bus from the Burbank Airport South stop near Vanowen / Kester in Van Nuys.

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

    Get off the bus at the Burbank Bob Hope Airport stop, which is closest to USC Orange County Center in Irvine.

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

    The ride from Vanowen / Kester to USC Orange County Center costs $1.75.