How to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to Uc Irvine by bus and train?

From Amtrak/Metrolink Station to Uc Irvine by bus and train

To get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to Uc Irvine 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 Campus-University Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Amtrak/Metrolink Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uc Irvine on the Moovit app.

187min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
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
    Campus-University Center
    ID 3246
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Uc Irvine
    Walk to
    Uc Irvine
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to Uc Irvine by bus and train via VC LINE, OC LINE and 59

To get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the VC LINE train from Van Nuys station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE train and finally take the 59 bus from Orange Trans Ctr - Dock 1 station to Campus-University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and train schedule from Amtrak/Metrolink Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uc Irvine on the Moovit app.

172min$7.25
Walk to train stationTrain - VC LINE
VC LINE
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Van Nuys

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Nuys
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - VC LINE
    Wait for train
    VC LINE
    #108| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #612| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Orange Metrolink Station
    ID 145
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Orange Trans Ctr - Dock 1
    ID 5667
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus-University
    ID 3245
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Uc Irvine
    Walk to
    Uc Irvine
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to Uc Irvine

The distance between Amtrak/Metrolink Station and Uc Irvine is approximately 64.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amtrak/Metrolink Station 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 Amtrak/Metrolink Station to Uc Irvine

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to Uc Irvine by bus and train via VC LINE, OC LINE and 59

To get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the VC LINE train from Van Nuys station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE train and finally take the 59 bus from Orange Trans Ctr - Dock 1 station to Campus-University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and train schedule from Amtrak/Metrolink Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uc Irvine on the Moovit app.

172min$7.25
Walk to train stationTrain - VC LINE
VC LINE
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Van Nuys

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Nuys
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - VC LINE
    Wait for train
    VC LINE
    #108| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #612| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Orange Metrolink Station
    ID 145
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Orange Trans Ctr - Dock 1
    ID 5667
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Campus-University
    ID 3245
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Uc Irvine
    Walk to
    Uc Irvine
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to Uc Irvine?

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to Uc Irvine?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Train line VC LINE, Train line OC LINE, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between Amtrak/Metrolink Station and Uc Irvine?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to Uc Irvine?

    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 Uc Irvine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Amtrak/Metrolink Station to Uc Irvine by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Amtrak/Metrolink Station and Uc Irvine by train and bus is about 3 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Amtrak/Metrolink Station to get to Uc Irvine?

    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 Uc Irvine?

    Get off the train at the Santa Ana Station stop, which is closest to Uc Irvine.

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