- Distance: 286.7 mi
- Duration: 6h 9m
The average bus between Isla Vista and San Jose takes 6h 9m and the fastest bus takes 6h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Isla Vista to San Jose. 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 4 times a day between Isla Vista and San Jose. The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Isla Vista is at 10:20 PM which arrives into San Jose at 4:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Isla Vista to San Jose? 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.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Isla Vista station and arriving at San Jose station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 9m.
Isla Vista to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Isla Vista to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Book your Isla Vista to San Jose bus tickets online with Amtrak and American Star Tours.
The distance between Isla Vista and San Jose is 373.4 km. The road distance is 461 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 6h 10m. American Star Tours also services this route twice a week.
