CA → CA · about 49 miles
Santa Maria to Isla Vista bus schedule
American Star Tours runs 7 direct buses a week from Santa Maria to Isla Vista. The fastest takes 1 hour 10 minutes; the first bus leaves at 11:05 PM and the last at 11:30 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 1h 10m
- First bus
- 11:05 PM
- Last bus
- 11:30 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Santa Maria (IHOP) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:05 PM | 12:15 AM +1 day | 1h 10m | Sat & Sun | American Star Tours Full timetable |
| 11:30 PM | 12:40 AM +1 day | 1h 10m | Mon–Fri | American Star Tours Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Maria Where you get off in Isla Vista The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Santa Maria
- Santa Maria (IHOP) Map of Santa Maria (IHOP) (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 Maria
Questions
How long is the bus from Santa Maria to Isla Vista?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Santa Maria to Isla Vista?
The earliest departure is at 11:05 PM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 11:30 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus companies go from Santa Maria to Isla Vista?
American Star Tours runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Santa Maria?
Buses to Isla Vista leave from Santa Maria (IHOP).