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How to get fromUCSB Bus Loop to Santa MonicaBy bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from UCSB Bus Loop to Santa Monica by bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, tram

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    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 52m
    $18–27

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 16m
    $48–86

  3. Drive 94.3 mi

    1. Drive from UCSB Bus Loop to Santa Monicacar car 94.3 mi
    1h 56m
    $18–25

  4. Fly, tram

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 55m
    $29–215

  5. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    5h 58m
    $79–98

UCSB Bus Loop to Santa Monica by bus, subway, and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between UCSB Bus Loop, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from UCSB Bus Loop to 5th / Santa Monica via Santa Barbara Airport, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Union Station LAX FlyAway, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 5h 58m.

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