What is the cheapest way to get from Isla Vista to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Isla Vista to San Diego is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isla Vista to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Isla Vista to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $50 - $380.

How far is it from Isla Vista to San Diego?

The distance between Isla Vista and San Diego is 196 miles. The road distance is 227.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isla Vista to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $60 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Isla Vista to San Diego?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Isla Vista to San Diego, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Isla Vista to San Diego?

The best way to get from Isla Vista to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $50 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $80 and takes 6h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 7h 31m.

Can I drive from Isla Vista to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Isla Vista to San Diego is 228 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Isla Vista to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2223+ hotels available in San Diego.

Isla Vista to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBA - SAN
2h 2m
$50–372
Drive 226.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Isla Vista to San Diego226.3 mi
3h 59m
$42–60
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
6h 39m
$63–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San DiegoreLAXsan
7h 31m
$126–197
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to OxnardAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Oxnard to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
7h 29m

Isla Vista to San Diego by bus and tram

49Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Isla Vista to San Diego.

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Distance: 194.8 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to San Diego 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h 34m.

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