How to get from Van Nuys to Uc Irvine by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Van Nuys to Uc Irvine in Irvine, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the VENTURA COUNTY LINE train from Van Nuys station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train and finally take the 473 bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 5 station to Campus-University Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $17.00.

173min$17.00
Train - VENTURA COUNTY LINE
VENTURA COUNTY LINE
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Bus - 473473
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Van Nuys

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Van Nuys
  • 2
    Train - VENTURA COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    VENTURA COUNTY LINE
    #100| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #682| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tustin Metrolink Station
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 5
    ID 8377
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 473473
    Wait for bus
    473
    UC Irvine
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus-University Center
    ID 3254
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Uc Irvine
    Walk to
    Uc Irvine
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via VENTURA COUNTY LINE, ORANGE COUNTY LINE and 59

To get from Van Nuys to Uc Irvine in Irvine, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the VENTURA COUNTY LINE train from Van Nuys station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train and finally take the 59 bus from Santa Ana-Santiago station to Campus-University Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $16.25.

173min$16.25
Train - VENTURA COUNTY LINE
VENTURA COUNTY LINE
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Van Nuys

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Van Nuys
  • 2
    Train - VENTURA COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    VENTURA COUNTY LINE
    #100| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #682| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus-University Center
    ID 3246
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Uc Irvine
    Walk to
    Uc Irvine
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Van Nuys to Uc Irvine

The distance between Van Nuys, Irvine and Uc Irvine, Irvine is approximately 65.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Van Nuys to Uc Irvine by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Irvine – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Van Nuys

Van Nuys is located at Van Nuys, Irvine and the nearest public transit station is Van Nuys Blvd & Saticoy St Northbound.

Bus stations close to Van Nuys:

  • Van Nuys Blvd & Saticoy St Northbound
  • Van Nuys Blvd & Saticoy St Southbound
  • Van Nuys / Saticoy

Public transit stations close to Uc Irvine, Irvine

Uc Irvine is located at Uc Irvine, Irvine and the nearest public transit station is Harvard-Bridge.

Bus stations close to Uc Irvine:

  • Harvard-Bridge
  • Campus-University
  • Campus-University Center

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via VENTURA COUNTY LINE, ORANGE COUNTY LINE and 59

To get from Van Nuys to Uc Irvine in Irvine, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the VENTURA COUNTY LINE train from Van Nuys station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train and finally take the 59 bus from Santa Ana-Santiago station to Campus-University Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $16.25.

173min$16.25
Train - VENTURA COUNTY LINE
VENTURA COUNTY LINE
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Van Nuys

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Van Nuys
  • 2
    Train - VENTURA COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    VENTURA COUNTY LINE
    #100| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #682| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus-University Center
    ID 3246
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Uc Irvine
    Walk to
    Uc Irvine
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Uc Irvine?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line VENTURA COUNTY LINE, Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE, Bus line 473.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Van Nuys to Uc Irvine?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line VENTURA COUNTY LINE, Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between Van Nuys and Uc Irvine?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Van Nuys to Uc Irvine?

    The VENTURA COUNTY LINE train line goes from #100| L.A. Union Station station near Van Nuys in Van Nuys, La to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Uc Irvine station near Uc Irvine in Irvine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Van Nuys to Uc Irvine by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Van Nuys in Van Nuys, La and Uc Irvine in Irvine by train and bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Van Nuys to get to Uc Irvine?

    Get on the VENTURA COUNTY LINE train from the #100| L.A. Union Station station near Van Nuys in Van Nuys, La.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Van Nuys and Uc Irvine?

    Get off the train at the Uc Irvine stop, which is closest to Uc Irvine in Irvine.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Van Nuys to Uc Irvine?

    The ride from Van Nuys to Uc Irvine costs $17.00.

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