How to get from Whittier to Isla Vista by bus?

From Whittier to Isla Vista by bus

To get from Whittier to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Beverly / Norwalk station to 3rd/Spring station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Los Angeles Union Station station to Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min.

263min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 3333
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Leaves from Beverly / Norwalk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beverly / Norwalk
    ID 4000
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    40 Beverly Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd/Spring
    ID 40126
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / 3rd
    ID 5259
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles Union Station
    ID LAD6
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)
    Ride to bus station
    Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)
    ID UAN6
    190 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Whittier to Isla Vista by bus via 40, 81 and FLIXBUS 2013

To get from Whittier to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Beverly / Norwalk station to Hill/3rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 81 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Los Angeles (Hope St/Jefferson Blvd - University of Southern California ) station to Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min.

263min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 8181
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Leaves from Beverly / Norwalk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beverly / Norwalk
    ID 4000
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    40 Beverly Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill/3rd
    ID 40128
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 3rd
    ID 5135
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Harbor Freeway Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / Jefferson
    ID 13470
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles (Hope St/Jefferson Blvd - University of Southern California )
    ID USC
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)
    Ride to bus station
    Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)
    ID UAN6
    165 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Whittier to Isla Vista

The distance between Whittier, Los Angeles and Isla Vista, Los Angeles is approximately 132.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 263 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Whittier 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 Whittier

Whittier is located at Whittier, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Beverly Boulevard and Norwalk Boulevard.

Bus stations close to Whittier:

  • Beverly Boulevard and Norwalk Boulevard
  • Norwalk Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard-
  • Beverly / Norwalk

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 Whittier to Isla Vista by bus via 40, 81 and FLIXBUS 2013

To get from Whittier to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Beverly / Norwalk station to Hill/3rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 81 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2013 bus from Los Angeles (Hope St/Jefferson Blvd - University of Southern California ) station to Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min.

263min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 8181
Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
Leaves from Beverly / Norwalk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beverly / Norwalk
    ID 4000
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    40 Beverly Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill/3rd
    ID 40128
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 3rd
    ID 5135
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Harbor Freeway Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / Jefferson
    ID 13470
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Los Angeles (Hope St/Jefferson Blvd - University of Southern California )
    ID USC
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2013FLIXBUS 2013
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2013
    Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)
    Ride to bus station
    Isla Vista (Uc Santa Barbara)
    ID UAN6
    165 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 263 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 33, Bus line FLIXBUS 2013.

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

    The alternative route takes 263 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 81, Bus line FLIXBUS 2013.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 23 min.

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

    The 40 bus line goes from Beverly / Norwalk station near Whittier to 40 Beverly Blvd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 40 Beverly Blvd station near Isla Vista in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Whittier and Isla Vista in Los Angeles by bus is about 4 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the 40 bus from the Beverly / Norwalk stop near Whittier in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the 40 Beverly Blvd stop, which is closest to Isla Vista in Los Angeles.