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

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

To get from Melrose / Fairfax to USC Orange County Center in Irvine, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 217 bus from Fairfax / Melrose station to Los Feliz / San Fernando 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 33 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from Melrose / Fairfax may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to USC Orange County Center on the Moovit app.

213min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 217217
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
Walk to USC Orange County Center
Leaves from Fairfax / Melrose

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax / Melrose
    ID 3494
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Feliz / San Fernando
    ID 18025
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    ID GDL
    750 yd • 9 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
    91 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 Melrose / Fairfax to USC Orange County Center

The distance between Melrose / Fairfax, Irvine and USC Orange County Center, Irvine is approximately 57.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose / Fairfax 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 Melrose / Fairfax to USC Orange County Center

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

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

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 217, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melrose / Fairfax 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 33 min.

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

    The 217 bus line goes from Fairfax / Melrose station near Melrose / Fairfax in Fairfax to Los Feliz / San Fernando station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Los Feliz / San Fernando station near USC Orange County Center in Irvine.

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

    The total travel time between Melrose / Fairfax in Fairfax and USC Orange County Center in Irvine by bus and train is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 217 bus from the Fairfax / Melrose stop near Melrose / Fairfax in Fairfax.

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

    Get off the bus at the Los Feliz / San Fernando stop, which is closest to USC Orange County Center in Irvine.

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

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

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