There are 3 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 10m$30–50Drive 90.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Isla Vistacar 90.8 mi
1h 52m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 27m$36–74
San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $16 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Goleta Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Isla Vista is 105 miles. The road distance is 91.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
The bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.
San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Isla Vista, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 21m.
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- +1 800-872-7245
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Train from San Luis Obispo to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista.
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