What is the cheapest way to get from Isla Vista to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Isla Vista to Berkeley is to bus via State & Yanonali which costs $45 - $85 and takes 10h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isla Vista to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Isla Vista to Berkeley is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $280 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Isla Vista and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Emeryville. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Isla Vista and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct train from Isla Vista to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Emeryville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Isla Vista to Berkeley?

The distance between Isla Vista and Berkeley is 296 miles. The road distance is 321.1 miles.

How do I travel from Isla Vista to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Isla Vista to Berkeley without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $75 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Isla Vista to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Isla Vista to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Isla Vista to Berkeley bus from?

Isla Vista to Berkeley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Isla Vista to Berkeley train from?

Isla Vista to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train, bus or fly from Isla Vista to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Isla Vista to Berkeley is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $230 and takes 11h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $280 - $430 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Isla Vista to Berkeley bus arrive?

Isla Vista to Berkeley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Where does the Isla Vista to Berkeley train arrive?

Isla Vista to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Isla Vista to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Isla Vista to Berkeley is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Isla Vista to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 729+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Isla Vista to Berkeley - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Isla Vista to Berkeley by plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
3h 28m
$162–387
Bus via State & Yanonali (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
10h 31m
$48–81
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 50m
$75–120
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
11h 23m
$92–224
Drive 319.3 mi
1. Drive from Isla Vista to Berkeleycar 319.3 mi
5h 54m
$59–85
Fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
3h 8m
$286–430

Isla Vista to Berkeley by bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 294 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Isla Vista, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Emeryville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $90–220 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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