Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) Ground Transportation
Located approximately 7 miles west of downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport offers a comprehensive range of ground transportation options to connect travellers with downtown Santa Barbara, Goleta, the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), and surrounding areas. All SBA Airport transportation pick-up and drop-off locations are conveniently located directly in front of the terminal building.
SBA Airport Ground Transportation Options
Public Transit
| Provider | Contact Number |
|---|---|
| Santa Barbara MTD Bus | (805) 963-3364 |
| Amtrak Train | 1-800-307-5000 |
Shuttles and Buses
| Provider | Contact Number |
|---|---|
| Central Coast Shuttle Service | (805) 928-1977 or (800) 470-8818 |
| Chumash Casino Shuttle | (805) 691-1861 |
| Santa Barbara Airbus | (805) 964-7759 |
Taxi Cabs
| Provider | Contact Number |
|---|---|
| American Taxi | (805) 284-7022 |
| Arrow Cab | (805) 680-7622 |
| Atlas Taxi | (805) 259-5084 |
| Channa Taxi | (805) 448-1746 |
| Checker Cab | (805) 280-9873 |
| Crown Cab | (805) 689-0234 |
| Glory Taxi | (805) 815-6110 |
| Gold Cab | (805) 681-9000 |
| Green Taxi | (805) 687-5555 |
| Loyalty Taxi | (805) 455-9863 |
| Maya Taxi | (805) 280-5545 |
| Rose Cab | (805) 451-0426 |
| Royal Taxi | (805) 455-4651 |
| Santa Barbara Airport Taxi | (805) 895-2422 |
| SR Transportation | (805) 708-1403 |
| Warrior Taxi | (805) 680-8088 |
Ride Apps
Designated pick-up and drop-off points for ride-share vehicles are located in front of the terminal. Passengers should follow the signs marked “Ride App Pickup” from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport map after exiting the terminal. Common ride-sharing app operators are:
- Uber
- Lyft
Rental Car
Rental car services are available at the Rental Car Facility located directly across from the terminal building.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
Yes, MTD’s Route 11 bus provides service from the airport vicinity to downtown and other major stops.
Passengers can find the ground transportation right in front of the terminal.
They are located just outside the main terminal in the designated “Ride App Pickup” area.