How to get from Isla Vista to Avalon by bus and ferry?

From Isla Vista to Avalon by bus and ferry

To get from Isla Vista to Avalon in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus and finally take the CATALINA EXPRESS ferry from San Pedro Port station to Avalon Catalina Express station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 28 min.

628min
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Ferry - CATALINA EXPRESSCATALINA EXPRESS
Leaves from Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    Los Angeles Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
    ID LUN6
    109 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    San Pedro - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Beacon Park and Ride
    ID 378
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Pedro Port
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Ferry - CATALINA EXPRESSCATALINA EXPRESS
    Wait for ferry
    CATALINA EXPRESS
    Avalon
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Avalon Catalina Express
    Ride to ferry station
    Avalon Catalina Express
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Isla Vista to Avalon

The distance between Isla Vista, Los Angeles and Avalon, Los Angeles is approximately 150.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 628 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Isla Vista to Avalon by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Isla Vista

Isla Vista is located at Isla Vista, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is UCSB Bus Loop.

Train stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Isla Vista:

  • UCSB Bus Loop
  • Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)
  • UCSB North Hall Inbound

Public transit stations close to Avalon, Los Angeles

Avalon is located at Avalon, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Avalon Catalina Express.

Ferry stations close to Avalon:

  • Avalon Catalina Express
  • Catalina

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Isla Vista to Avalon?

    The fastest way takes 628 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2013, Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line CATALINA EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Isla Vista and Avalon in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 10 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Isla Vista to Avalon in Los Angeles?

    The FLIXBUS 2013 bus line goes from Los Angeles Union Station station near Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals station near Avalon in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Isla Vista to Avalon in Los Angeles by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Isla Vista and Avalon in Los Angeles by bus and ferry is about 10 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Isla Vista to get to Avalon in Los Angeles?

    Get on the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from the Los Angeles Union Station stop near Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Isla Vista and Avalon in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals station, which is closest to Avalon in Los Angeles.