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

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

To get from Santa Monica / Westwood to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Westwood 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 3 hr 29 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uc Irvine on the Moovit app.

209min
Bus - 44
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Santa Monica / Westwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
  • 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
    75 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

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Westwood to Uc Irvine by bus and train via 4, OC LINE and 59

To get from Santa Monica / Westwood to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Westwood station to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE train and finally take the 59 bus from Santa Ana-Santiago station to Campus-University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uc Irvine on the Moovit app.

210min$11.25
Bus - 44
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Santa Monica / Westwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
  • 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
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #612| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    55 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
    ID 3245
    35 min
  • 10
    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 Santa Monica / Westwood to Uc Irvine

The distance between Santa Monica / Westwood and Uc Irvine is approximately 59.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica / Westwood 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 / Westwood to Uc Irvine

To check the bus and train schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood to Uc Irvine using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica / Westwood) 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 Santa Monica / Westwood to Uc Irvine by bus and train via 4, OC LINE and 59

To get from Santa Monica / Westwood to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Westwood station to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE train and finally take the 59 bus from Santa Ana-Santiago station to Campus-University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uc Irvine on the Moovit app.

210min$11.25
Bus - 44
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Santa Monica / Westwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
  • 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
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #612| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    55 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
    ID 3245
    35 min
  • 10
    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 Santa Monica / Westwood to Uc Irvine?

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 210 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line OC LINE, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Santa Monica / Westwood and Uc Irvine by bus and train is about 3 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 4 bus from the Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice stop near Santa Monica / Westwood in West Los Angeles.

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