CA → CA · about 9 miles
Santa Barbara to Isla Vista bus schedule
American Star Tours runs 11 direct buses a week from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista. The fastest takes 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 10:35 AM and the last at 2:20 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 11
- Fastest trip
- 15m
- First bus
- 10:35 AM
- Last bus
- 2:20 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Santa Barbara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:35 AM | 10:50 AM | 15m | Mon–Fri | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 10:45 AM | 11:00 AM | 15m | Sat & Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 2:00 PM | 2:20 PM | 20m | Mon, Fri | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 2:20 PM | 2:40 PM | 20m | Sat & Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Barbara Where you get off in Isla Vista The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Bus Stop Map of Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara
Questions
How long is the bus from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista?
The fastest direct bus takes 15 minutes; the typical trip is 20 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista?
The earliest departure is at 10:35 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 2:20 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which bus companies go from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista?
American Star Tours runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Santa Barbara?
Buses to Isla Vista leave from Santa Barbara Bus Stop.