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How to get fromSanta Clarita to Isla Vistaby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Isla Vista by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 23m
    $41–81

  2. Drive 89.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Isla Vistacar car 89.3 mi
    1h 40m
    $17–24

  3. Bus, train, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Van Nuysbus bus
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Camarillo Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Figueroa at Chapalabus bus 80 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Transit Center to El Colegio & Los Carnerosbus bus 11 / ...
    6h 50m
    $19–30

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Van Nuysbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    6h 51m
    $88–114

Santa Clarita to Isla Vista by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Glendale Amtrak to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to El Colegio & Los Carneros via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and Santa Barbara Airport in around 6h 51m.

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