The average bus between Isla Vista and Los Angeles takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Isla Vista to Los Angeles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Isla Vista and Los Angeles. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Isla Vista is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Los Angeles at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Santa Barbara Airport and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 49m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Isla Vista to Los Angeles? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Isla Vista station and arriving at Los Angeles station via Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Isla Vista to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
Isla Vista to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Book your Isla Vista to Los Angeles bus tickets online with Santa Barbara MTD, Central Coast Shuttle and LAX FlyAway.
The distance between Isla Vista and Los Angeles is 154 km. The road distance is 200 km.
Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 32m.