There are 6 ways to get from Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 49m$80–114Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SBA - MRY
6h 18m$36–198Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
9h 24m$85–185Drive 233.3 mi
- Drive from Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 233.3 mi
4h 27m$43–62Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
6h 19m$238–505Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
6h 50m$338–499
Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Foam / Irving via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Isla Vista and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 250 miles. The road distance is 234.7 miles.
The best way to get from Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 9h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $200 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Isla Vista, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–190
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–190
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Isla Vista to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
There are 164+ hotels available in Monterey Bay Aquarium.