How to get from Expo / Vermont to Isla Vista by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Expo / Vermont to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CE438 bus from 37th St / USC 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 4 hr 18 min.

258min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CE438CE438
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from 37th St / USC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    37th St / USC
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - CE438CE438
    Wait for bus
    CE438
    Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 2
    26 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 Expo / Vermont to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4X bus from 37th St / USC 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 33 min.

273min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4X4X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from 37th St / USC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    37th St / USC
    0.62 mi • 13 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
    22 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 Expo / Vermont to Isla Vista

The distance between Expo / Vermont, Los Angeles and Isla Vista, Los Angeles is approximately 120.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 258 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Expo / Vermont 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 Expo / Vermont

Expo / Vermont is located at Expo / Vermont, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Vermont / Exposition.

Bus stations close to Expo / Vermont:

  • Vermont / Exposition
  • Vermont Ave & Exposition Blvd
  • Exposition / Vermont

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
  • Ocean & Sabado Tarde

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 4X, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 15X

To get from Expo / Vermont to Isla Vista in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4X bus from 37th St / USC 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 33 min.

273min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4X4X
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 15X15X
Leaves from 37th St / USC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    37th St / USC
    0.62 mi • 13 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
    22 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 Expo / Vermont to Isla Vista?

    The fastest way takes 258 minutes, using Bus line CE438, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 15X.

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

    The alternative route takes 273 minutes, using Bus line 4X, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 15X.

  • Is there a direct bus between Expo / Vermont and Isla Vista?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Expo / Vermont to Isla Vista?

    The CE438 bus line goes from 37th St / USC station near Expo / Vermont in Exposition Park, La 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 Expo / Vermont to Isla Vista by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Expo / Vermont in Exposition Park, La and Isla Vista in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Expo / Vermont to get to Isla Vista?

    Get on the CE438 bus from the 37th St / USC stop near Expo / Vermont in Exposition Park, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Expo / Vermont and Isla Vista?

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

  • When is the first bus from Expo / Vermont to Isla Vista?

    The first bus from Expo / Vermont in Exposition Park, La to Isla Vista in Los Angeles is Santa Barbara - LA - San Diego. It leaves the Los Angeles (Hope St/Jefferson Blvd - University of Southern California ) stop at 6:20 AM.

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