CA → CA · about 75 miles
San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista bus schedule
American Star Tours runs 11 direct buses a week from San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista. The fastest takes 2 hours 25 minutes; the first bus leaves at 1:45 PM and the last at 10:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 11
- Fastest trip
- 2h 25m
- First bus
- 1:45 PM
- Last bus
- 10:15 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:45 PM | 4:25 PM | 2h 40m | Thu, Fri | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 3:25 PM | 6:05 PM | 2h 40m | Sat & Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 9:50 PM | 12:15 AM +1 day | 2h 25m | Sat & Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 10:15 PM | 12:40 AM +1 day | 2h 25m | Mon–Fri | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in San Luis Obispo Where you get off in Isla Vista The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in San Luis Obispo
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 San Luis Obispo
Questions
How long is the bus from San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista?
The fastest direct bus takes 2 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first bus from San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista?
The earliest departure is at 1:45 PM (Thu, Fri) and the last at 10:15 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus companies go from San Luis Obispo to Isla Vista?
American Star Tours runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in San Luis Obispo?
Buses to Isla Vista leave from San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly).