CA → CA · about 186 miles
Salinas to Isla Vista bus schedule
American Star Tours runs 7 direct buses a week from Salinas to Isla Vista. The fastest takes 5 hours; the first bus leaves at 7:15 PM and the last at 7:40 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 00m
- First bus
- 7:15 PM
- Last bus
- 7:40 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Salinas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 PM | 12:15 AM +1 day | 5h 00m | Sat & Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 7:40 PM | 12:40 AM +1 day | 5h 00m | Mon–Fri | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Salinas Where you get off in Isla Vista The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Salinas
- Salinas bus stop Map of Salinas bus stop (Google Maps)
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 Salinas
Questions
How long is the bus from Salinas to Isla Vista?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours.
What time is the first bus from Salinas to Isla Vista?
The earliest departure is at 7:15 PM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 7:40 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus companies go from Salinas to Isla Vista?
American Star Tours runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Salinas?
Buses to Isla Vista leave from Salinas bus stop.