How to get from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista by bus?

From Santa Barbara to Isla Vista by bus

Take one direct bus from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista in Los Angeles: take the 11 bus from Chapala & Anapamu station to UCSB North Hall Outbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

59min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Leaves from Chapala & Anapamu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chapala & Anapamu
    ID 216
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    UCSB / Camino Real Marketplace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station UCSB North Hall Outbound
    Ride to bus station
    UCSB North Hall Outbound
    ID 42
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista by bus via 6 and 28

To get from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, take the 6 bus from Chapala & Anapamu station to Storke & Hollister station. Next, take the 28 bus from Storke & Marketplace station to UCSB North Hall Outbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

86min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Bus - 2828
Leaves from Chapala & Anapamu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chapala & Anapamu
    ID 216
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Goleta/Camino Real Mkt
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Storke & Hollister
    ID 26
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Storke & Marketplace
    ID 281
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    UCSB Shuttle/Ucsb
  • 6
    Ride to bus station UCSB North Hall Outbound
    Ride to bus station
    UCSB North Hall Outbound
    ID 42
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Isla Vista, Los Angeles is approximately 11.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center).

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)
  • Chapala & Anapamu
  • Transit Center

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 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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista by bus via 6 and 28

To get from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, take the 6 bus from Chapala & Anapamu station to Storke & Hollister station. Next, take the 28 bus from Storke & Marketplace station to UCSB North Hall Outbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

86min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Bus - 2828
Leaves from Chapala & Anapamu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chapala & Anapamu
    ID 216
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Goleta/Camino Real Mkt
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Storke & Hollister
    ID 26
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Storke & Marketplace
    ID 281
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    UCSB Shuttle/Ucsb
  • 6
    Ride to bus station UCSB North Hall Outbound
    Ride to bus station
    UCSB North Hall Outbound
    ID 42
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 28.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista in Los Angeles in 59 min.

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

    The 11 bus line goes from Chapala & Anapamu station near Santa Barbara to UCSB / Camino Real Marketplace station near Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Isla Vista in Los Angeles by bus is about 59 min.

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

    Get on the 11 bus from the Chapala & Anapamu stop near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the UCSB / Camino Real Marketplace stop, which is closest to Isla Vista in Los Angeles.

  • When is the last bus from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista in Los Angeles?

    The last bus from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista in Los Angeles is the UCSB Express line. It leaves the Transit Center stop at 9:10 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista?

    The ride from Santa Barbara to Isla Vista costs $1.75.

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