CA → CA · about 90 miles
Isla Vista to Los Angeles bus schedule
American Star Tours runs 11 direct buses a week from Isla Vista to Los Angeles. The fastest takes 2 hours 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:15 AM and the last at 6:05 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 11
- Fastest trip
- 2h 15m
- First bus
- 12:15 AM
- Last bus
- 6:05 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM | 2:30 AM | 2h 15m | Mon, Sun | Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara) to Los Angeles UCLA | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 12:40 AM | 2:55 AM | 2h 15m | Tue–Sat | Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara) to Los Angeles UCLA | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 4:25 PM | 6:45 PM | 2h 20m | Thu, Fri | Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara) to Los Angeles (Union Station) | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 6:05 PM | 8:25 PM | 2h 20m | Sat & Sun | Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara) to Los Angeles (Union Station) | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Isla Vista Where you get off in Los Angeles The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Isla Vista
- Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara) Map of Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara) (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Los Angeles
Return trip: Los Angeles to Isla Vista
Questions
How long is the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles?
The fastest direct bus takes 2 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 20 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles?
The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM (Mon, Sun) and the last at 6:05 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which bus companies go from Isla Vista to Los Angeles?
American Star Tours runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Isla Vista?
Buses to Los Angeles leave from Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara).