The average bus between Isla Vista and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). 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 Airport (LAX). The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Isla Vista is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Los Angeles Airport (LAX) at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Isla Vista station and arriving at Los Angeles Airport (LAX) station via Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Isla Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
Isla Vista to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Santa Barbara MTD, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
The distance between Isla Vista and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 143.4 km. The road distance is 175 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.