What is the cheapest way to get from Isla Vista to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Isla Vista to San Diego is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Isla Vista to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Isla Vista to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $160 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Isla Vista and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Isla Vista to San Diego. However, there are services departing from El Colegio & Los Carneros and arriving at San Diego via Santa Barbara Airport and LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Isla Vista and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Isla Vista station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Isla Vista to San Diego?

The distance between Isla Vista and San Diego is 196 miles. The road distance is 227.7 miles.

How do I travel from Isla Vista to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Isla Vista to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $120 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Isla Vista to San Diego?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Isla Vista to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Isla Vista to San Diego bus from?

Isla Vista to San Diego bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.

Where do I catch the Isla Vista to San Diego train from?

Isla Vista to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.

Train, bus or fly from Isla Vista to San Diego?

The best way to get from Isla Vista to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $160 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 7h 31m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Isla Vista to San Diego bus arrive?

Isla Vista to San Diego bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Isla Vista to San Diego train arrive?

Isla Vista to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Isla Vista to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Isla Vista to San Diego is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Isla Vista to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2239+ hotels available in San Diego.

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There are 5 ways to get from Isla Vista to San Diego by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2h 9m
$160–222
Drive 226.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Isla Vista to San Diegocar 226.3 mi
4h
$42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
7h 31m
$126–197
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 34m
$76–162
Train via State & Yanonali (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 26m
$70–162

Isla Vista to San Diego by bus and tram

49Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.8 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Colegio & Los Carneros to County Center/Little Italy Station via Santa Barbara Airport, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 7h 31m.

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