How to get from Isla Vista to Isla Vista by bus, light rail and train?

From Isla Vista to Isla Vista by bus, light rail and train

To get from Isla Vista to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Grand / LATTC Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 15X bus from Castillo & Montecito station to UCSB North Hall Outbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min.

229min
Light Rail - A LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from Grand / LATTC Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castillo & Montecito
    ID 64
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 15X15X
    Wait for bus
    15X
    Sbcc / UCSB Express
  • 8
    Ride to bus station UCSB North Hall Outbound
    Ride to bus station
    UCSB North Hall Outbound
    ID 42
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Isla Vista to Isla Vista by bus and train

To get from Isla Vista to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the DASH D bus from Washington Blvd & Olive St station to Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 15X bus from Castillo & Montecito station to UCSB North Hall Outbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min.

244min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASH DDASH D
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from Washington Blvd & Olive St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Blvd & Olive St
    ID 10401
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASH DDASH D
    Wait for bus
    DASH D
    Dash D / Union Station East/ Patsaouras
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station
    ID 10421
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castillo & Montecito
    ID 64
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 15X15X
    Wait for bus
    15X
    Sbcc / UCSB Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station UCSB North Hall Outbound
    Ride to bus station
    UCSB North Hall Outbound
    ID 42
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Isla Vista to Isla Vista

The distance between Isla Vista, Los Angeles and Isla Vista, Los Angeles is approximately 117.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 229 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Isla Vista to Isla Vista by bus, light rail and train, 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 Isla Vista, Los Angeles

Isla Vista is located at Isla Vista, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara).

Train stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)
  • Seville & Embarcadero Del Mar
  • UCSB Bus Loop

Related Routes

From Isla Vista to Isla Vista by bus and train

To get from Isla Vista to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the DASH D bus from Washington Blvd & Olive St station to Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 15X bus from Castillo & Montecito station to UCSB North Hall Outbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min.

244min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASH DDASH D
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from Washington Blvd & Olive St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Blvd & Olive St
    ID 10401
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASH DDASH D
    Wait for bus
    DASH D
    Dash D / Union Station East/ Patsaouras
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station
    ID 10421
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    162 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castillo & Montecito
    ID 64
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 15X15X
    Wait for bus
    15X
    Sbcc / UCSB Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station UCSB North Hall Outbound
    Ride to bus station
    UCSB North Hall Outbound
    ID 42
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 229 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 15X.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Isla Vista to Isla Vista?

    The alternative route takes 244 minutes, using Bus line DASH D, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 15X.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Isla Vista and Isla Vista in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 49 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Isla Vista to Isla Vista in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from APU / Citrus College Sta. station near Isla Vista to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till UCSB North Hall Outbound station near Isla Vista in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Isla Vista to Isla Vista in Los Angeles by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Isla Vista and Isla Vista in Los Angeles by light rail, train and bus is about 3 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Isla Vista to get to Isla Vista in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the APU / Citrus College Sta. station near Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the light rail at the UCSB North Hall Outbound stop, which is closest to Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

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