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Montecito to Isla Vista buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Montecito and Isla Vista takes 1h 28m and the fastest bus takes 1h. The bus service runs several times per day from Montecito 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.

1h 28m
Duration
17 mi
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 14 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from East Valley & San Ysidro to Transit Centerbus bus 14
  2. Take the bus from Transit Center to El Colegio & Embarcadero Del Marbus bus 24X / ...
1h 32m

Montecito to Isla Vista bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Montecito and Isla Vista. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montecito is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Isla Vista at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 20m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 15m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 40m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 40m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 17m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 27m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 40m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 17m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 27m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 40m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 17m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 27m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 40m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 17m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 27m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 40m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 17m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 27m • 1 change

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    Santa Barbara MTDSanta Barbara MTD1h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Montecito to Isla Vista? 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.

Map of how to get from Montecito to Isla Vista.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a bus from East Valley & San Ysidro to El Colegio & Embarcadero Del Mar via Transit Center in around 1h 32m.

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