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How to get fromUniversity of California, Santa Barbara Library to University of Southern Californiaby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from University of California, Santa Barbara Library to University of Southern California by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2h 28m
    $30–52
  2. Drive 106.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from University of California, Santa Barbara Library to University of Southern Californiacar106.2 mi
    1h 58m
    $20–28
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    3h 57m
    $49–59
  4. Fly, tram

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSBA - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Expo Park / USC Stationtram
    3h 15m
    $30–208

University of California, Santa Barbara Library to University of Southern California by foot, bus, subway, and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between University of California, Santa Barbara Library, 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 $28–34 and the journey takes 3h 7m.

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