There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islands by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Camarillo Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 32m$16–34Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus 80 / ...
3h 6m$3–8Drive 47.2 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islandscar 47.2 mi
55 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islandstaxi 47.2 mi
55 min$190–230
Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islands by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islands is to bus which costs $2 - $8 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islands is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islands. However, there are services departing from Figueroa at Chapala and arriving at CSU Channel Islands via Camarillo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islands. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Camarillo Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and California State University, Channel Islands is 51 miles. The road distance is 47.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islands without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $15 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islands, including transfers.
Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islands bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from Figueroa at Chapala station.
Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islands train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islands is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $15 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $8 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and California State University, Channel Islands, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Camarillo Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–30 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Ventura County Transportation Commission operates a bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 1h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Camarillo Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.goventura.org
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Beachside Taxi
- Phone
- +1-805-450-2727
- Website
- beachsidetaxisb.com
Lucky Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-968-5020
- Website
- luckycab.com
Santa Barbara Checker Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 855-469-8686
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islands bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at Camarillo station.
Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islands train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Camarillo Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islands is 48 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Santa Barbara to California State University, Channel Islands.
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