There are 5 ways to get from UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Station by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram
3h 14m$80–244Drive 213.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Stationcar 213.1 mi
3h 47m$39–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Goleta Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 48m$146–229Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
7h 57m$128–198Train via State & Yanonali (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 37m$124–216
UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Station by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Station is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Station is to fly and tram which takes 3h 14m and costs $75 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Gilman Dr & Myers Dr via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from UCSB Bus Loop station to UCSD Central Campus Station station. However, there are services departing from Goleta Station and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between UCSB Bus Loop and UCSD Central Campus Station is 213 miles. The road distance is 214.3 miles.
The best way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Station without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Station, including transfers.
UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Station bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Goleta Station.
The best way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Station is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between UCSB Bus Loop, CA, USA and UCSD Central Campus Station, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $130–200 and the journey takes 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Station via Santa Barbara Airport, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, Old Town Transit Center, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 7h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
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Booking & Getting There
UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Station bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Station is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from UCSB Bus Loop to UCSD Central Campus Station.
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