CA → CA · about 49 miles
Isla Vista to Santa Maria bus schedule
American Star Tours runs 7 direct buses a week from Isla Vista to Santa Maria. The fastest takes 1 hour 15 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
- 1h 15m
- First bus
- 10:50 AM
- Last bus
- 11:00 AM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara) and arrives at Santa Maria (IHOP). 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 | 12:05 PM | 1h 15m | Mon–Fri | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 11:00 AM | 12:15 PM | 1h 15m | 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 Maria 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 Maria
- Santa Maria (IHOP) Map of Santa Maria (IHOP) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Maria to Isla Vista
Questions
How long is the bus from Isla Vista to Santa Maria?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Isla Vista to Santa Maria?
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 Santa Maria?
American Star Tours runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Isla Vista?
Buses to Santa Maria leave from Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara).