What is the cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Isla Vista?

The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Isla Vista is to train and bus and line 11 bus which costs $10 - $18 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Isla Vista?

The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Isla Vista is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Van Nuys and Isla Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from Van Nuys to Isla Vista. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and arriving at El Colegio & Los Carneros via Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Barbara Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Van Nuys and Isla Vista?

No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to Isla Vista. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Van Nuys to Isla Vista?

The distance between Van Nuys and Isla Vista is 96 miles. The road distance is 92.6 miles.

How do I travel from Van Nuys to Isla Vista without a car?

The best way to get from Van Nuys to Isla Vista without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Van Nuys to Isla Vista?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Van Nuys to Isla Vista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Van Nuys to Isla Vista bus from?

Van Nuys to Isla Vista bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, depart from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave station.

Where do I catch the Van Nuys to Isla Vista train from?

Van Nuys to Isla Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.

Train, bus or fly from Van Nuys to Isla Vista?

The best way to get from Van Nuys to Isla Vista is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $100 and takes 4h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Van Nuys to Isla Vista bus arrive?

Van Nuys to Isla Vista bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, arrive at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal station.

Where does the Van Nuys to Isla Vista train arrive?

Van Nuys to Isla Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Van Nuys to Isla Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Isla Vista is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Van Nuys to Isla Vista.

Where can I stay near Isla Vista?

There are 283+ hotels available in Isla Vista.

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There are 5 ways to get from Van Nuys to Isla Vista by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 27m
$31–62
Train, bus, line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Camarillo Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Figueroa at Chapalabus 80 / ...
3. Take the bus from Transit Center to El Colegio & Los Carnerosbus 11 / ...
5h
$11–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Van Nuys
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
4h 55m
$79–100
Drive 92.1 mi
1. Drive from Van Nuys to Isla Vistacar 92.1 mi
1h 39m
$17–25
Fly
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
3h 21m
$369–515

Van Nuys to Isla Vista by train and bus (Amtrak)

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 95.2 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Isla Vista, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to El Colegio & Los Carneros via Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Barbara Airport in around 4h 55m.

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