CA → CA · about 186 miles
Isla Vista to Salinas bus schedule
American Star Tours runs 7 direct buses a week from Isla Vista to Salinas. The fastest takes 5 hours 10 minutes; the first bus leaves at 10:50 AM and the last at 11:00 AM.
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- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 10m
- First bus
- 10:50 AM
- Last bus
- 11:00 AM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara) and arrives at Salinas. 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 | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:50 AM | 4:00 PM | 5h 10m | Mon–Fri | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 11:00 AM | 4:10 PM | 5h 10m | Sat & Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Isla Vista Where you get off in Salinas 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 Salinas
- Salinas bus stop Map of Salinas bus stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Salinas to Isla Vista
Questions
How long is the bus from Isla Vista to Salinas?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 10 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Isla Vista to Salinas?
The earliest departure is at 10:50 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 11:00 AM (Sat & Sun).
Which bus companies go from Isla Vista to Salinas?
American Star Tours runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Isla Vista?
Buses to Salinas leave from Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara).