How to get from Isla Vista to Isla Vista by bus and train?

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 4X bus from Harbor Freeway Bus Station station to Alameda St at Los Angeles St 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 40 min.

280min
Bus - 4X4X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from Harbor Freeway Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - 4X4X
    Wait for bus
    4X
    Downtown L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda St at Los Angeles St
    ID 762173
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    210 yd • 3 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

Alternative route by bus and train via CE448, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 15X

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 CE448 bus from Harbor Freeway Bus Station station to Temple St & Los Angeles St 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 10 min.

250min
Bus - CE448CE448
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from Harbor Freeway Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - CE448CE448
    Wait for bus
    CE448
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple St & Los Angeles St
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    590 yd • 7 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 125.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 280 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Isla Vista to Isla Vista by bus 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 Seville & Embarcadero Del Mar.

Train stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Seville & Embarcadero Del Mar
  • Embarcadero & Sabado Tarde
  • Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CE448, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 15X

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 CE448 bus from Harbor Freeway Bus Station station to Temple St & Los Angeles St 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 10 min.

250min
Bus - CE448CE448
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from Harbor Freeway Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Isla Vista
  • 2
    Bus - CE448CE448
    Wait for bus
    CE448
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple St & Los Angeles St
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    590 yd • 7 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 280 minutes, using Bus line 4X, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 15X.

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

    The alternative route takes 250 minutes, using Bus line CE448, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 15X.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 40 min.

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

    The 4X bus line goes from Downtown L.A. Union Station station near Isla Vista to Alameda St at Los Angeles St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train 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 bus and train?

    The total travel time between Isla Vista and Isla Vista in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the 4X bus from the Downtown L.A. Union Station stop near Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

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

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

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