The average bus between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Isla Vista takes 3h 48m and the fastest bus takes 2h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Isla Vista. 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 Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Isla Vista. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Isla Vista at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Isla Vista. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) station and arriving at Isla Vista station via Santa Barbara Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Isla Vista bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Isla Vista bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Barbara Airport station.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Isla Vista is 143.4 km. The road distance is 176 km.
Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 30m.