What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Isla Vista?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Isla Vista is to bus and line 11 bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Isla Vista?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Isla Vista is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Isla Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Isla Vista. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at El Colegio & Los Carneros via Cabrillo & Anacapa and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Isla Vista?

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Isla Vista. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Isla Vista?

The distance between Los Angeles and Isla Vista is 115 miles. The road distance is 107.3 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Isla Vista without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Isla Vista without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $55 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Isla Vista?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Los Angeles to Isla Vista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Isla Vista bus from?

Los Angeles to Isla Vista bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Isla Vista train from?

Los Angeles to Isla Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from Los Angeles to Isla Vista?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Isla Vista is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs $17 - $26 and takes 4h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $550 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Isla Vista bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Isla Vista bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Isla Vista train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Isla Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Isla Vista is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Los Angeles to Isla Vista.

How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Isla Vista?

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Where can I stay near Isla Vista?

There are 292+ hotels available in Isla Vista.

Los Angeles to Isla Vista - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 11 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Isla Vista by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 58m
$55–90
Bus, line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to El Colegio & Los Carnerosbus 11 / ...
4h 14m
$17–26
Drive 106.7 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Isla Vistacar 106.7 mi
1h 54m
$19–27
Fly
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
3h 3m
$309–505
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
4h 40m
$79–100

Los Angeles to Isla Vista by train and bus (Amtrak)

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 113.9 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Colegio & Los Carneros via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, and Transit Center in around 4h 14m.

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