What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Isla Vista?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Isla Vista is to bus via West Oakland which costs $35 - $100 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to Isla Vista?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Isla Vista is to BART and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $50 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Isla Vista?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Emeryville and arriving at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Isla Vista?

The distance between Berkeley and Isla Vista is 296 miles. The road distance is 321.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Berkeley to Isla Vista without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to Isla Vista?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Berkeley to Isla Vista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Isla Vista bus from?

Berkeley to Isla Vista bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Train or bus from Berkeley to Isla Vista?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Isla Vista is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 10h 48m.

Where does the Berkeley to Isla Vista bus arrive?

Berkeley to Isla Vista bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Isla Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Isla Vista is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Berkeley to Isla Vista.

Where can I stay near Isla Vista?

There are 246+ hotels available in Isla Vista.

Berkeley to Isla Vista - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Berkeley to Isla Vista by subway, plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
3h 41m
$52–295
Bus via West Oakland (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Isla Vistabus FlixBus 2005
8h 20m
$37–98
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 45m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
10h 48m
$70–130
Drive 319.4 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Isla Vistacar 319.4 mi
5h 53m
$59–85
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
3h 21m
$50–309

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

28Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Berkeley to Isla Vista.

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Distance: 293.8 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $70–130 and the journey takes 9h 33m.

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