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Flying to UCSB

Visitors traveling by air to the Santa Barbara area typically fly into the local Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) or, alternately, into the much larger Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about a two-hour drive from the south and east.

The Santa Barbara Airport is literally minutes away from the UCSB campus and is extremely convenient, though its small size means that visitors traveling from most destinations will need to connect through a larger airport on their way to Santa Barbara. As a result, fares into SBA may be somewhat higher than those to LAX. At the same time, it should be noted that the cost of bus fare from Los Angeles may reduce any savings achieved by using that airport.

For discounted student fares check StudentUniverse and STA Travel.

Transportation to the UCSB campus from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA):

• Local Buses (Santa Barbara MTD) — Recommended for transportation between the airport and UCSB. Bus #11 runs from the airport to campus (North Hall) approximately every half-hour. Allow 10-15 minutes for travel from the airport to UCSB. Regular one-way fare $1.75 (all fares are one-way, exact change required).
• Taxis from the airport to UCSB cost around $10-$15.

Transportation to the UCSB campus from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX):

• The Santa Barbara Airbus, while not inexpensive, has a good reputation for getting around LA's notorious traffic congestion and getting travelers to the airport on time.

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Driving to UCSB

From the South/East

Take the Airport/UCSB (highway 217) exit off northbound US 101, approximately 8 miles north of Santa Barbara. Take this expressway through the East Gate entrance. At the roundabout, take the second right onto Lagoon Road. Turn right onto UCen Road. Just before the bend in the road, Lot 3 and the Music Building will be on your right.

From the North/West

Take the Storke Road/Glen Annie Road exit off southbound US 101, approximately 31 miles southeast of Buellton and 12 miles north of Santa Barbara. Turn right on Storke Road and proceed two miles to El Colegio Road. Turn left on El Colegio Road and follow the road as it bends slightly to the right. Turn left onto Ocean Road and continue on this road as it bends left. At the T intersection, turn right onto Mesa Road. At the roundabout, take the first right onto Lagoon Road. Turn right onto UCen Road. Just before the bend in the road, Lot 3 and the Music Building will be on your right.

Campus Maps »

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Parking Information

The closest parking to the Music Building is Lot 3. On weekends, drivers can park in any spot not marked reserved for faculty/staff at all times. You must purchase a permit from the automated kiosk; parking is $3 for all day on weekends. Signs will be posted around the building to direct you to registration and conference venues.

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For more information about parking at UCSB, visit Parking Services.

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More information

• UCSB Visitor Center »
• Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau »
• Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce »

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