CA → CA · about 9 miles
Isla Vista to Santa Barbara bus schedule
American Star Tours runs 11 direct buses a week from Isla Vista to Santa Barbara. The fastest takes 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
- 15m
- First bus
- 12:15 AM
- Last bus
- 6:05 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara) and arrives at Santa Barbara. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM | 12:30 AM | 15m | Mon, Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 12:40 AM | 12:55 AM | 15m | Tue–Sat | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 4:25 PM | 4:45 PM | 20m | Thu, Fri | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 6:05 PM | 6:25 PM | 20m | Sat & Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Isla Vista Where you get off in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Barbara to Isla Vista
Questions
How long is the bus from Isla Vista to Santa Barbara?
The fastest direct bus takes 15 minutes; the typical trip is 20 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Isla Vista to Santa Barbara?
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 Santa Barbara?
American Star Tours runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Isla Vista?
Buses to Santa Barbara leave from Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara).