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How to get fromUniversity of California, Irvine to UCSB Bus Loopby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from University of California, Irvine to UCSB Bus Loop by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Anaheim to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistabusFlixBus 2005
    5h 8m
    $36–135

  2. Drive 146.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from University of California, Irvine to UCSB Bus Loopcar146.1 mi
    2h 40m
    $27–39

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Santa BarbaratrainPacific Surfliner
    6h 23m
    $39–150

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSNA - SBA
    4h 2m
    $77–360

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistabusFlixBus 2005
    5h 9m
    $35–62

  6. Train, bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    7h 27m
    $90–109

University of California, Irvine to UCSB Bus Loop by foot, bus, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between University of California, Irvine, CA, USA and UCSB Bus Loop, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Anaheim to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 2 hours.

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