When you arrive at UCSB you can receive directions and purchase a temporary parking permit from the gate attendant. Therefore, in order to guarantee the lowest possible fares and to avoid problems when making transportation reservations, travel arrangements should be made as soon as possible. The Santa Barbara Airport is located five minutes from UCSB and is served by United Airlines. Bus service to Santa Barbara is provided by Greyhound . The Greyhound terminal is located in downtown Santa Barbara.
Taxi service is available from the terminal to the campus.
Train service to Santa Barbara is provided by Amtrak . The Amtrak Train Station is located in downtown Santa Barbara. Taxi service is available from the station to the campus.