What is the cheapest way to get from Isla Vista to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Isla Vista to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isla Vista to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Isla Vista to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Isla Vista and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Isla Vista to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from El Colegio & Embarcadero Del Mar and arriving at Pico Wb & Lincoln Fs via Santa Barbara Airport, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and LAX/Metro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Isla Vista and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct train from Isla Vista station to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Isla Vista to Santa Monica?

The distance between Isla Vista and Santa Monica is 120 miles. The road distance is 95.9 miles.

How do I travel from Isla Vista to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Isla Vista to Santa Monica without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $70 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Isla Vista to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Isla Vista to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Isla Vista to Santa Monica bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Isla Vista to Santa Monica train from?

Isla Vista to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.

Train or bus from Isla Vista to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from Isla Vista to Santa Monica is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $70 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Isla Vista to Santa Monica bus arrive?

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

Where does the Isla Vista to Santa Monica train arrive?

Isla Vista to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Isla Vista to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Isla Vista to Santa Monica is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Isla Vista to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3208+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Isla Vista to Santa Monica - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Isla Vista to Santa Monica by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
4h 52m
$72–90
Bus, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
7h 17m
$16–27
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 16m
$64–101
Drive 95.4 mi
1. Drive from Isla Vista to Santa Monicacar 95.4 mi
1h 56m
$17–25
Fly, tram
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
3h 27m
$304–498
Line 11 bus, train, line 761 bus
1. Take the bus from El Colegio & Los Carneros to Transit Centerbus 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
3. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburnbus 761 / ...
6h 54m
$48–80

Isla Vista to Santa Monica by bus, train, subway, and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 119.8 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 3h 7m.

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