There are 5 ways to get from UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB Bus Loop by tram, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from UCSD Central Campus Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
3h 20m$78–236Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
6h 58m$34–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 20m$122–212Drive 213.1 mi
- Drive from UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB Bus Loopcar 213.1 mi
3h 46m$39–57Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
8h 43m$128–200
UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB Bus Loop by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB Bus Loop is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB Bus Loop is to tram and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $75 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB Bus Loop. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at UCSB North Hall Outbound via Los Angeles Union Station, Cabrillo & Anacapa and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from UCSD Central Campus Station station to UCSB Bus Loop. However, there are services departing from UCSD Central Campus Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between UCSD Central Campus Station and UCSB Bus Loop is 208 miles. The road distance is 214.4 miles.
The best way to get from UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB Bus Loop without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB Bus Loop, including transfers.
UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB Bus Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB Bus Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB Bus Loop is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between UCSD Central Campus Station, CA, USA and UCSB Bus Loop, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB North Hall Outbound via San Diego, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, and Transit Center in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 5h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from UCSD Central Campus Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB Bus Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB Bus Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB Bus Loop is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from UCSD Central Campus Station to UCSB Bus Loop.
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