There are 4 ways to get from Isla Vista to Los Angeles by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
2h 40mDrive 106.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Isla Vista to Los Angelescar 106.5 mi
1h 54m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 13m$36–77Fly
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
3h 13m$348–515
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Isla Vista to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Isla Vista to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Isla Vista and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Isla Vista station to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Isla Vista and Los Angeles is 115 miles. The road distance is 107.1 miles.
The best way to get from Isla Vista to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs .
The bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Isla Vista to Los Angeles bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Isla Vista station.
Isla Vista to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from Isla Vista to Los Angeles is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Isla Vista, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
American Star Tours operates a bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles once daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m. FlixBus-us also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 7m.
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- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Website
- example.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
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- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Isla Vista to Los Angeles bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Isla Vista to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Isla Vista to Los Angeles is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Isla Vista to Los Angeles.
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