There are 4 ways to get from UCSB Bus Loop to University of Southern California by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
2h 21m$30–52Drive 106.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from UCSB Bus Loop to University of Southern California106.5 mi
1h 57m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
3h 54m$46–55Fly, tram
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SBA - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station
- Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Expo Park / USC Station
2h 36m$30–202
UCSB Bus Loop to University of Southern California by bus, subway, tram, and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to University of Southern California is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to University of Southern California is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $19 - $29.
The distance between UCSB Bus Loop and University of Southern California is 112 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.
The best way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to University of Southern California without a car is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from UCSB Bus Loop to University of Southern California, including transfers.
The best way to get from UCSB Bus Loop to University of Southern California is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $55 and takes 3h 54m.
Yes, the driving distance between UCSB Bus Loop to University of Southern California is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from UCSB Bus Loop to University of Southern California.
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What companies run services between UCSB Bus Loop, CA, USA and University of Southern California, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–34 and the journey takes 3h 7m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Expo Park / USC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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