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What bus companies travel to Isla Vista, California?

Located in California, Isla Vista is accessible by bus from one other city. There is only one bus to Isla Vista per day, operated by Amtrak Thruway, but Wanderu will help you book that ticket for the lowest possible price.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Isla Vista are also available..

Bus companies serving Isla Vista

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak Thruway13h 0m$45.43
FlixBus US12h 33m$29.85

  • Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities.

  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.

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$29.57 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Isla Vista, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Isla Vista. In the last month, buses from Los Angeles to Isla Vista had the lowest average price at $30.26.

The main bus station in Isla Vista is UCSB Bus Loop. As the busiest station, it has the most bus arrivals, although some buses may make other stops in and around Isla Vista.

The closest airport to Isla Vista is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), it is located 1.5 miles from the city center of Isla Vista.
Isla Vista ranks number 83 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 1072 in United States. Isla Vista ranks number 128 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Isla Vista via bus service. On average 1 direct daily bus trips serve Isla Vista.
The population of Isla Vista is 23096. Isla Vista ranks number 101 in terms of population in California and number 873 in all of United States.
Bus tickets to Isla Vista range from for a short trip to Isla Vista, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Isla Vista starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Isla Vista can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as .
The closest bus station to the city center of Isla Vista is UCSB Bus Loop, located just 0.7 miles away. Select UCSB Bus Loop as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Isla Vista. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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