CA → CA · about 90 miles
Los Angeles to Isla Vista bus schedule
American Star Tours runs 11 direct buses a week from Los Angeles to Isla Vista. The fastest takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the first bus leaves at 7:50 AM and the last at 12:20 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 11
- Fastest trip
- 2h 20m
- First bus
- 7:50 AM
- Last bus
- 12:20 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Los Angeles (Union Station) and arrives at Isla Vista (UC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:50 AM | 10:50 AM | 3h 00m | Mon–Fri | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3h 00m | Sat & Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 12:00 PM | 2:20 PM | 2h 20m | Mon, Fri | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 12:20 PM | 2:40 PM | 2h 20m | Sat & Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Los Angeles Where you get off in Isla Vista The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Los Angeles
Where the bus stops in Isla Vista
- Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara) Map of Isla Vista (UC Santa Barbara) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Isla Vista to Los Angeles
Questions
How long is the bus from Los Angeles to Isla Vista?
The fastest direct bus takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours.
What time is the first bus from Los Angeles to Isla Vista?
The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 12:20 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which bus companies go from Los Angeles to Isla Vista?
American Star Tours runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Los Angeles?
Buses to Isla Vista leave from Los Angeles (Union Station).