Seattle to Santa Barbara Flight Tickets
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Seattle has 2 airports, while Santa Barbara has 1 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Seattle and Santa Barbara - Airport Transportation
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train (Link Light Rail – 1 Line): The 1 Line of the Link light rail, the most practical public transportation option from the city center to the airport, departs from stations like Westlake, University Street, Pioneer Square, and International District/Chinatown and goes directly to SeaTac/Airport Station. The train journey from Downtown Seattle to SEA usually takes 35–40 minutes. During the day, trains generally run every 8–15 minutes and start services around 05:00 AM.
Bus (Downtown transfer bus + Link): There is no direct city bus from Downtown Seattle to the SEA terminal. Instead, you need to go to transfer points with King County Metro buses and then switch to the Link light rail. The total travel time varies between 45–60 minutes, depending on transfer wait times.
Shuttle: Regular shuttle services are available from the city center to the airport. These services typically depart from hotel fronts and provide direct transportation to SEA. The travel time usually ranges between 30-50 minutes.
Taxi: It is possible to reach the airport by taxi from Downtown Seattle. This service generally takes 30-40 minutes, and taxis operate 24 hours a day.
Uber/Bolt: Private car hire services like Uber and Bolt offer transportation options from the city center to the airport. The travel time varies between 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
From Airport to City Center
Bus (MTD Route 11): Santa Barbara MTD's Route 11 bus line offers transportation to the city center via Hollister Avenue near the airport. You can board the bus from the stops on Hollister Ave, “Hollister at Frederick Lopez,” which are about a 5–10 minute walk from the terminal. The journey to the Downtown Santa Barbara Transit Center via Route 11 takes approximately 25–35 minutes depending on traffic. Services run every 30 minutes and operate between 06:00–22:00.
Bus (MTD Other Routes): Other MTD routes (such as Route 6 or Route 7) may also pass near the airport. You can reach the city center either directly or by transferring near the Downtown Transit Center with these routes. The journey time generally varies between 30–40 minutes. Services run every 30–60 minutes and operate from early morning until evening.
Taxi: Taxi services are available at the airport. The travel time to the city center by taxi is generally 15–20 minutes. Taxi services operate 24 hours a day, and there is a taxi waiting area at the airport exit.
Uber/Bolt: Ride-sharing services like Uber and Bolt offer access to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. The travel time to the city center with these services is approximately 15–20 minutes. Vehicles called through the app can wait for passengers in front of the terminal.
Car Rental: International car rental companies such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National are available at the airport. Car rental offices are located in the terminal building and provide services for daily rentals. Reaching the city center with rented vehicles from the airport is quite easy.
Shuttle: Private shuttle services to the city center are also available from the airport. These services can be used with prior reservation. The journey time is generally 20–30 minutes, and the frequency of services may vary depending on demand.