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How to get fromIsla Vista to Davisby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Isla Vista to Davis by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Davistrain train
    4h 20m
    $156–565

  2. Drive 375.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Isla Vista to Daviscar car 375.1 mi
    6h 50m
    $69–99

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Davistrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 30m
    $144–295

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Davisbus bus
    12h 35m
    $153–218

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train
    5h 45m
    $214–423

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davistrain train
    5h 28m
    $308–480

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    13h 12m
    $74–137

Isla Vista to Davis by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Davis once daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Davis via San Jose and Stockton in around 12h 35m.

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