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Bus to and from University of California–Santa Barbara

American Star Tours runs 22 buses a week to campus from 10 cities and towns and 22 a week from campus to 10 cities and towns. No changes: every bus here is direct.

Timetable data from

To campus a week
22
From campus a week
22
Cities and towns
10
Bus companies
1

Where the bus stops near campus

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Stop names are the carriers’ own. Check your ticket for the exact stop.

Buses to University of California–Santa Barbara

Direct buses to campus, busiest first. Pick a city for its full timetable.

Direct buses to University of California–Santa Barbara
FromBuses a weekFastestBus company
Los Angeles, CA11 buses a weekFastest 2h 20mAmerican Star Tours
San Jose, CA11 buses a weekFastest 5h 35mAmerican Star Tours
San Luis Obispo, CA11 buses a weekFastest 2h 25mAmerican Star Tours
Santa Barbara, CA11 buses a weekFastest 15mAmerican Star Tours
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA7 buses a weekFastest 2h 55mAmerican Star Tours
Grover Beach, CA7 buses a weekFastest 1h 35mAmerican Star Tours
King City, CA7 buses a weekFastest 3h 50mAmerican Star Tours
Oxnard, CA7 buses a weekFastest 1h 10mAmerican Star Tours
Salinas, CA7 buses a weekFastest 5h 00mAmerican Star Tours
Santa Maria, CA7 buses a weekFastest 1h 10mAmerican Star Tours

Buses from University of California–Santa Barbara

Direct buses from campus, busiest first.

Direct buses from University of California–Santa Barbara
ToBuses a weekFastestBus company
Los Angeles, CA11 buses a weekFastest 2h 15mAmerican Star Tours
San Jose, CA11 buses a weekFastest 5h 30mAmerican Star Tours
San Luis Obispo, CA11 buses a weekFastest 2h 15mAmerican Star Tours
Santa Barbara, CA11 buses a weekFastest 15mAmerican Star Tours
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA7 buses a weekFastest 2h 55mAmerican Star Tours
Grover Beach, CA7 buses a weekFastest 1h 45mAmerican Star Tours
King City, CA7 buses a weekFastest 4h 10mAmerican Star Tours
Oxnard, CA7 buses a weekFastest 1h 10mAmerican Star Tours
Salinas, CA7 buses a weekFastest 5h 10mAmerican Star Tours
Santa Maria, CA7 buses a weekFastest 1h 15mAmerican Star Tours

Arrivals at campus stops

Every bus arriving, by time of day, with where its trip starts. Times are local. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Arrivals at University of California–Santa Barbara
ArrivesFromDaysStopBus company
12:15 AMSan JoseMon, SunIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours
12:40 AMSan JoseTue–SatIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours
10:50 AMLos AngelesMon–FriIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours
11:00 AMLos AngelesSat & SunIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours
2:20 PMLos AngelesMon, FriIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours
2:40 PMLos AngelesSat & SunIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours
4:25 PMSan JoseThu, FriIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours
6:05 PMSan JoseSat & SunIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours

Departures from campus stops

Every bus leaving, by time of day, with where its trip ends. Times are local. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Departures from University of California–Santa Barbara
DepartsGoing toDaysStopBus company
12:15 AMLos AngelesMon, SunIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours
12:40 AMLos AngelesTue–SatIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours
10:50 AMSan JoseMon–FriIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours
11:00 AMSan JoseSat & SunIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours
2:20 PMSan JoseMon, FriIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours
2:40 PMSan JoseSat & SunIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours
4:25 PMLos AngelesThu, FriIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours
6:05 PMLos AngelesSat & SunIsla Vista (UC Santa Barbara)American Star Tours

Questions

Can I take a bus to University of California–Santa Barbara?

Yes. American Star Tours runs 22 direct buses a week to University of California–Santa Barbara from 10 cities and towns, including Los Angeles, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles).

How long is the bus from Los Angeles to University of California–Santa Barbara?

The fastest takes 2 hours 20 minutes, with 11 buses a week (American Star Tours).

Where does the bus stop at University of California–Santa Barbara?

At Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara). Check your ticket for the exact stop.

Which bus companies serve University of California–Santa Barbara?

American Star Tours.

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