There are 7 ways to get from Isla Vista to Davis by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBA - SMF
4h 13m$226–494Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain Capitol Corridor / ...
12h 47m$64–122Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Davisbus
12h 35m$99–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Davistrain Coast Starlight
13h 3m$102–264Drive 375.1 mi
- Drive from Isla Vista to Daviscar 375.1 mi
6h 50m$69–99Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain
5h 43m$178–428Fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davistrain
5h 21m$302–475
Isla Vista to Davis by bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Isla Vista to Davis is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Isla Vista to Davis is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $220 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Isla Vista to Davis. However, there are services departing from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Davis via San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Isla Vista to Davis. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Davis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
The distance between Isla Vista and Davis is 340 miles. The road distance is 377.3 miles.
The best way to get from Isla Vista to Davis without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Isla Vista to Davis, including transfers.
Isla Vista to Davis bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Isla Vista to Davis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Isla Vista to Davis is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $220 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 12h 35m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 13h 3m.
What companies run services between Isla Vista, CA, USA and Davis, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Davis via San Jose and Stockton in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Isla Vista to Davis bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Isla Vista to Davis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Davis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Isla Vista to Davis is 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Isla Vista to Davis.
There are 214+ hotels available in Davis.






