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

From Santa Monica / Vine to Uc Irvine by bus and train

To get from Santa Monica / Vine to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Vine 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 49 min.

169min
Bus - 44
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Santa Monica / Vine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica / Vine
  • 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
    35 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 / Vine to Uc Irvine by bus

To get from Santa Monica / Vine to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Vine 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 34 min.

214min
Bus - 44
Bus - GREYHOUND US0900GREYHOUND US0900
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Santa Monica / Vine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica / Vine
  • 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
    36 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 / Vine to Uc Irvine

The distance between Santa Monica / Vine and Uc Irvine is approximately 52.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica / Vine 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.

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From Santa Monica / Vine to Uc Irvine by bus

To get from Santa Monica / Vine to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Vine 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 34 min.

214min
Bus - 44
Bus - GREYHOUND US0900GREYHOUND US0900
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Santa Monica / Vine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica / Vine
  • 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
    36 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 / Vine to Uc Irvine?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 214 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line GREYHOUND US0900, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica / Vine 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 49 min.

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

    The 4 bus line goes from Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice station near Santa Monica / Vine in 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 / Vine to Uc Irvine by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica / Vine and Uc Irvine by bus and train is about 2 hr 49 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica / Vine 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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