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How to get fromSanta Barbara Airport (SBA) to Isla Vistaby bus, taxi, rideshare, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Isla Vista by bus, taxi, rideshare, or foot

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  1. Line 11 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Moffett & Goleta Beach to El Colegio & Embarcadero Del Marbus bus 11
    11 min
    $1–2

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Isla Vistataxi taxi 3.1 mi
    7 min
    $14–17

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Isla Vistarideshare rideshare 3.1 mi
    7 min

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Isla Vistawalk walk 2.6 mi
    50 min

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Isla Vista by bus

Calendar232Weekly Buses
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.3 mi
  • Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Isla Vista, CA, USA?

Santa Barbara MTD operates a bus from Moffett & Goleta Beach to El Colegio & Embarcadero Del Mar hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 11 min.

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