What is the cheapest way to get from Isla Vista to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from Isla Vista to Mountain View is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isla Vista to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from Isla Vista to Mountain View is to fly and Caltrain which takes 3h 23m and costs $40 - $230.

How far is it from Isla Vista to Mountain View?

The distance between Isla Vista and Mountain View is 292 miles. The road distance is 289 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isla Vista to Mountain View without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $35 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Isla Vista to Mountain View?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Isla Vista to Mountain View, including transfers.

Train or bus from Isla Vista to Mountain View?

The best way to get from Isla Vista to Mountain View is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $360 and takes 10h 11m.

Can I drive from Isla Vista to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Isla Vista to Mountain View is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Isla Vista to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 634+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Isla Vista to Mountain View - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and Caltrain

There are 6 ways to get from Isla Vista to Mountain View by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, 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.

Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SBA - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound
3h 23m
$44–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San JoseAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 43m
$38–96
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San JoseCoast Starlight
10h 11m
$96–360
Drive 287.3 mi
1. Drive from Isla Vista to Mountain View287.3 mi
5h 15m
$53–76
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)SBA - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitas
3. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Mountain View Station
4h 18m
$60–346
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to San FranciscoFlixBus 2005
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
7h 39m
$63–136

Isla Vista to Mountain View by bus and train

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6h 43mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Isla Vista, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $90–350 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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