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

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There are 5 ways to get from University of Southern California to University of California, Santa Barbara Library by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla VistabusFlixBus 2005
    3h 29m
    $29–44

  2. Drive 106 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from University of Southern California to University of California, Santa Barbara Librarycar106 mi
    1h 57m
    $20–28

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaratrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    5h 25m
    $34–114

  4. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from Expo Park / USC Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeLAX - SBA
    3h 31m
    $31–208

  5. Line 40 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway / 36th to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus40
    2. Take the bus from Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    5h 20m
    $82–97

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

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between University of Southern California, CA, USA and University of California, Santa Barbara Library, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vista 4 times a week. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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