What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $50 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and UCSB Bus Loop?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Isla Vista via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop?

The distance between San Diego and UCSB Bus Loop is 195 miles. The road distance is 226.7 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $45 - $100.

Where do I catch the San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop bus from?

San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop?

The best way to get from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $50 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 5h 50m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop bus arrive?

San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop is 227 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop.

Where can I stay near UCSB Bus Loop?

There are 299+ hotels available in UCSB Bus Loop.

San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: How long does it take to get from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop?

It takes approximately 55 min to fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), including transfers and time at the airport.

There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
1h 29m
$50–390
Drive 225.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loopcar 225.4 mi
3h 58m
$42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vistabus FlixBus 2005
5h 50m
$49–97
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vistabus FlixBus 2005
5h 56m
$61–84
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 3m
$45–95
Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
7h 51m
$130–191

San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop by bus

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Map of how to get from San Diego to UCSB Bus Loop.

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Distance: 193.5 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and UCSB Bus Loop, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Isla Vista via Los Angeles Union Station in around 5h 50m.

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