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Los Angeles to Isla Vista buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Los Angeles and Isla Vista takes 4h 48m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Los Angeles 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.

4h 48m
Duration
124 mi
Distance
$95
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
4h 40m
$79–100

Los Angeles to Isla Vista bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Los Angeles and Isla Vista. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Los Angeles is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Isla Vista at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Airport, CA and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 123.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Isla Vista, CA, USA?

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.

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