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How to get fromIsla Vista to Fresnoby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Isla Vista to Fresno by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    7h 25m
    $75–136

  2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SBA - FAT
    5h 50m
    $32–203

  3. Drive 221.5 mi

    1. Drive from Isla Vista to Fresnocar car 221.5 mi
    4h 31m
    $41–59

  4. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Fresnobus bus 1
    7h 45m
    $89–128

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    6h 57m
    $322–738

Isla Vista to Fresno by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station via Bakersfield and Bakersfield Train Station in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly.

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