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Van Nuys to Isla Vista buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Van Nuys and Isla Vista takes 4h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Van Nuys 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 55m
Duration
131 mi
Distance
$95
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Van Nuys to Isla Vista bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Van Nuys and Isla Vista. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Van Nuys 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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 4m • 2 changes
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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 14m • 2 changes
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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD10h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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    LAX FlyAwayCentral Coast ShuttleSanta Barbara MTD4h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Van Nuys 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.

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  • Distance: 131.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to El Colegio & Los Carneros via Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Barbara Airport in around 4h 55m.

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