How to get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Uc Irvine by bus and train?

From Santa Monica/La Brea to Uc Irvine by bus and train

To get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica/La Brea 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 Campus-University Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica/La Brea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uc Irvine on the Moovit app.

175min
Bus - 44
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Santa Monica/La Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica/La Brea
  • 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
    41 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
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus-University Center
    ID 3246
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Uc Irvine
    Walk to
    Uc Irvine
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Monica/La Brea to Uc Irvine by bus

To get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica/La Brea 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 The Depot at Santa Ana Dock 3 station to Campus-University Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica/La Brea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uc Irvine on the Moovit app.

220min
Bus - 44
Bus - GREYHOUND US0900GREYHOUND US0900
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Santa Monica/La Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica/La Brea
  • 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
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles Union Station
    ID LAD6
    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
    Santa Ana Bus Stop
    ID SAN6
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Depot at Santa Ana Dock 3
    ID 6802
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus-University Center
    ID 3246
    38 min
  • 10
    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 Santa Monica/La Brea to Uc Irvine

The distance between Santa Monica/La Brea and Uc Irvine is approximately 53.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica/La Brea 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Santa Monica/La Brea to Uc Irvine

To check the bus and train schedule from Santa Monica/La Brea to Uc Irvine using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica/La Brea) and destination (Uc Irvine), 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 Santa Monica/La Brea to Uc Irvine by bus

To get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica/La Brea 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 The Depot at Santa Ana Dock 3 station to Campus-University Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica/La Brea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uc Irvine on the Moovit app.

220min
Bus - 44
Bus - GREYHOUND US0900GREYHOUND US0900
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Santa Monica/La Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica/La Brea
  • 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
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles Union Station
    ID LAD6
    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
    Santa Ana Bus Stop
    ID SAN6
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Depot at Santa Ana Dock 3
    ID 6802
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus-University Center
    ID 3246
    38 min
  • 10
    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 Santa Monica/La Brea to Uc Irvine?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Uc Irvine?

    The alternative route takes 220 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line GREYHOUND US0900, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica/La Brea and Uc Irvine?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica/La Brea to Uc Irvine?

    The 4 bus line goes from Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice station near Santa Monica/La Brea in West Hollywood 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 Uc Irvine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica/La Brea to Uc Irvine by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica/La Brea and Uc Irvine by bus and train is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica/La Brea to get to Uc Irvine?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice stop near Santa Monica/La Brea in West Hollywood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica/La Brea and Uc Irvine?

    Get off the bus at the Cesar E Chavez / New High stop, which is closest to Uc Irvine.

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