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How to get from Glendale / Atwater to Uc Irvine by bus and train?

From Glendale / Atwater to Uc Irvine by bus and train

To get from Glendale / Atwater to Uc Irvine in Irvine, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Glendale Amtrak 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 2 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Glendale / Atwater may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uc Irvine on the Moovit app.

177min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Glendale Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Amtrak
    0.75 mi • 16 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
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    60 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 Glendale / Atwater to Uc Irvine by bus and train via VC LINE, OC LINE and 59

To get from Glendale / Atwater to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the VC LINE train from Glendale Metrolink station to Union Station 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 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $12.00. The bus and train schedule from Glendale / Atwater may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uc Irvine on the Moovit app.

160min$12.00
Walk to train stationTrain - VC LINE
VC LINE
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Glendale Metrolink

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    0.75 mi • 16 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
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #612| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    55 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
    ID 3245
    35 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 Glendale / Atwater to Uc Irvine

The distance between Glendale / Atwater and Uc Irvine is approximately 51.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glendale / Atwater 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 Glendale / Atwater to Uc Irvine

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

Alternative route from Glendale / Atwater to Uc Irvine by bus and train via VC LINE, OC LINE and 59

To get from Glendale / Atwater to Uc Irvine you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the VC LINE train from Glendale Metrolink station to Union Station 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 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $12.00. The bus and train schedule from Glendale / Atwater may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Uc Irvine on the Moovit app.

160min$12.00
Walk to train stationTrain - VC LINE
VC LINE
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - 5959
Walk to Uc Irvine
Leaves from Glendale Metrolink

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glendale Metrolink
    0.75 mi • 16 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
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #612| Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    55 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
    ID 3245
    35 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 Glendale / Atwater to Uc Irvine?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glendale / Atwater to Uc Irvine?

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Train line VC LINE, Train line OC LINE, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between Glendale / Atwater and Uc Irvine?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glendale / Atwater to Uc Irvine?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from Glendale Amtrak station near Glendale / Atwater in Atwater Village to San Diego station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Diego station near Uc Irvine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glendale / Atwater to Uc Irvine by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Glendale / Atwater and Uc Irvine by train and bus is about 2 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glendale / Atwater to get to Uc Irvine?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the Glendale Amtrak station near Glendale / Atwater in Atwater Village.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glendale / Atwater and Uc Irvine?

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