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How to get fromIsla Vista to University of San Diegoby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Isla Vista to University of San Diego by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBA - SAN
    3h 7m
    $48–337

  2. Drive 223.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Isla Vista to University of San Diegocar223.3 mi
    3h 57m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 52m
    $60–89

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    6h 37m
    $52–106

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    5h 13m
    $108–371

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planeSBA - CLD
    2. Take the taxi from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to University of San Diegotaxi
    6h 47m
    $156–472

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    6h 48m
    $65–81

Isla Vista to University of San Diego by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Isla Vista, CA, USA and University of San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Isla Vista to University of San Diego via Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and Linda Vista Rd & Goshen St in around 6h 37m.

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