There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to California State University, Channel Islands by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Camarillo Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 53m$40–66Drive 95.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to California State University, Channel Islandscar 95.1 mi
1h 46m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angelesbus Lxus 3126 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oxnardbus Lxus 3123
7h 55m$58–88
Irvine to California State University, Channel Islands by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to California State University, Channel Islands is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to California State University, Channel Islands is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to California State University, Channel Islands. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at CSU Channel Islands via Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Otc and C Street Transfer Center NB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to California State University, Channel Islands. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Camarillo Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Irvine and California State University, Channel Islands is 101 miles. The road distance is 95.6 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to California State University, Channel Islands without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Irvine to California State University, Channel Islands, including transfers.
Irvine to California State University, Channel Islands bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Santa Ana station.
Irvine to California State University, Channel Islands train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to California State University, Channel Islands is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and California State University, Channel Islands, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to California State University, Channel Islands via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Camarillo Amtrak, Camarillo station, and CSU Channel Islands in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to California State University, Channel Islands via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Oxnard, Otc, C St Transfer Ctr, C Street Transfer Center NB, and CSU Channel Islands in around 7h 55m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
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- Metrolink Trains
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Camarillo Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $26–40
Bus from Los Angeles to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $27–40
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to California State University, Channel Islands bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Irvine to California State University, Channel Islands train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to California State University, Channel Islands is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Irvine to California State University, Channel Islands.
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