Santa Barbara to Monterey Flight Tickets

Bus (MTD Route 11 – From Downtown Transit Center): The most direct public transportation from the city center to SBA is provided by Santa Barbara MTD Route 11. The main stop in Downtown Santa Barbara is the “Transit Center,” with stops along State Street. When you board Route 11 from the Transit Center, the journey to the stops on Hollister Avenue near the airport takes approximately 25–35 minutes. Services are mostly every 30 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays.

Bus (From City Center with Other Routes): MTD routes (such as Route 6, Route 7) going to some neighborhoods from the Downtown area may likely help you reach areas closer to the airport. In this scenario, you can first head towards Goleta from the center with one of these routes, then reach the airport by getting off at Route 11 or a nearby stop and walking. The total journey time generally varies between 30–45 minutes depending on waiting and transfers.

Taxi: Reaching the airport from the city center by taxi is quite easy. The taxi journey takes approximately 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi services are widely available in the city center and operate 24 hours a day.

Uber/Bolt: It is possible to reach the airport from the city center with Uber or Bolt. Vehicles called through these apps ensure a quick and comfortable journey. The journey time is generally 15–20 minutes.

Car Rental: There are many car rental offices in the city center. Reaching the airport with rented vehicles is quite easy. The journey time generally takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic.

Shuttle: There are also private shuttle services from the city center to the airport. You can benefit from this service by making a reservation in advance. The journey time is generally 20–30 minutes. The frequency of services may vary depending on demand.

Bus: Monterey-Salinas Transit's Line 7 bus route provides direct transportation from the Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport stop to the Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl stop. The journey takes approximately 17–23 minutes. Services run approximately every 120 minutes and operate daily.

Bus: When returning to the airport from downtown Monterey, you can take the MST 7 bus from the Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl stop. The journey again takes about 17–23 minutes. Buses depart from downtown to the airport approximately every 120 minutes.

Taxi: Taxi service is available at the airport. The taxi stand is located just outside the terminal. Travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions, but generally, it takes 10-15 minutes to reach the city center. Taxi services operate 24/7 without interruption.

Uber/Lyft: Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are also available at the airport. Vehicles can pick up passengers from designated areas outside the terminal. Travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions and generally takes 10-15 minutes.

Car Rental: There are companies offering car rental services at the airport. Passengers can receive services from car rental offices located within the airport. We recommend making a reservation in advance for car rental transactions.

Shuttle: There are also private shuttle services available between the airport and the city center. These services are usually preferred for group travel. Travel time varies depending on the frequency of services.