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 CE438B bus from Temple St & Hill St station to Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 2 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 240 min.

240min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CE438BCE438B
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from Temple St & Hill St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple St & Hill St
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - CE438BCE438B
    Wait for bus
    CE438B
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 2
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    50 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 4X, 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 4X bus from 1st St + Hill St 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 14 min.

254min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4X4X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from 1st St + Hill St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st St + Hill St
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    7 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
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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 115.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 240 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 Ocean & Sabado Tarde.

Train stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Goleta Amtrak

Bus stations close to Isla Vista:

  • Ocean & Sabado Tarde
  • Embarcadero & Sabado Tarde
  • Seville & Embarcadero Del Mar

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 4X, 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 4X bus from 1st St + Hill St 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 14 min.

254min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4X4X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from 1st St + Hill St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st St + Hill St
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    7 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 240 minutes, using Bus line CE438B, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 15X.

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

    The alternative route takes 254 minutes, using Bus line 4X, 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 240 min.

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

    The CE438B bus line goes from Temple St & Hill St station near Isla Vista to Northbound 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 240 min.

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

    Get on the CE438B bus from the Temple St & Hill St 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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