Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Arrivals (SBA)

Flight Arrivals at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Upon arriving at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, always secure your hand-carry baggage. Check your aircraft’s overhead bin and assigned seat before deplaning.

Proceed to the baggage claim area at the airport terminal's ground level adjacent to the Car Rental counters to retrieve all checked-in baggage.

There are baggage carts available near the luggage conveyor for easy baggage transport. Passengers may also ask airport staff for assistance.

Contact your respective airline directly for missing baggage or call the Security Operations Office at +1 805-861-4803 for further assistance.

Upon exit at the terminal, there are several options for transport services such as Car Rentals, Taxis, Shuttles, and Buses.

Wi-Fi at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Complimentary wireless internet connection (Wi-Fi) service is accessible throughout the airport.

Transfer Services at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

There are various transportation options available at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, such as car rentals, taxis, buses, and airport shuttles. They are available at the ground transportation center.

An Amtrak train station is also available outside the airport, about 10 miles from the terminal.

Travelers should check what is allowed to bring in their hand-carry baggage and what things to put in their check-in baggage.

Please always secure your personal belongings before and after deplaning and leaving the airport.

Also, please transact with legitimate transport services for safety.

Rental Car Services at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Rental Car counters are located at the ground transportation center near the Baggage Claim Area.

Renters should be ready to get a printed form with their driver’s license and passport.

Renters must be at least 21 years old and above. They must be credit or debit cardholders.

For convenience, renters may also book a car before their flight schedule by downloading the car rental company’s app on their smartphone. See and compare all rental car companies at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Ride Shares at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

One of the standard transportation services in Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is rideshare.

Rideshare service can pick up and drop off passengers in the ground transportation area of the airport.

Passengers are advised to book rideshare in advance to determine the right vehicle size for their baggage and special instructions to the driver.

Taxis at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Taxi cabs are available in the ground transportation area of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

The downtown area is just 9 miles or 20 minutes drive via US 101 route from the airport.

The estimated cost for a taxi fare from Santa Barbara Airport to the downtown area is $33.00 to $34.00.

Note that taxi fares may vary depending upon your destination. See more information about taxis at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Buses at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Public buses are available at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Metro Transit District (MTD) and Santa Barbara Airbus are famous bus companies in the area.

Buses pick up and drop off passengers in the ground transportation center of the airport.

The standard bus fare starts at $1.75. More information about buses to and from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Trains at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Santa Barbara, California, is served by two Amtrak Trains, the Pacific Surfliner and the Coast Starlight.

The Amtrak Station is just 10 miles or 25 minutes drive from Santa Barbara Airport.

Pacific Surfliner serves the Southern line of California coasts with multiple stops in various counties.

Coast Starlight connects the most significant cities on the West Coast side of the United States.

Train tickets cost depend upon the passenger’s destination. More information about train services near Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Hotel Shuttle Services at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Hotel Shuttles can pick up and drop off passengers in the ground transportation center of the airport.

Travelers are advised to contact their hotel accommodation for reservation of shuttles.

Non-hotel Shuttle Services are also available at the airport's economy parking lot. Their rates may vary depending on the destination.

Parking at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

There are two available parking lots at Santa Barbara Airport.

They may opt to park in the Short-term or Long-term parking lots.

The parking rate starts at $15.00 per day. See more information about short and long term parking at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Other Services at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

ATMs at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Automatic Teller Machines are available on the first and second levels of the main terminal building.

Currency Exchange at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Currency exchange agencies are not available at the airport.

Nursing Stations at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

There are no Nursing rooms at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.

Restrooms at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Restrooms are located on the first and second levels of the Main Terminal Building.

Food and Beverages at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Santa Barbara Airport has restaurants that offer food choices good for dine-in and takeaway meals.

Food hubs are available on the first and second levels of the airport terminal.

Smoking at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

There are no smoking facilities inside the terminal building.

Smoking is only allowed in designated areas outside the airport terminal.

Lost and Found Section at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Lost and found items in the terminal or within the airport premises are taken to the Security Operations Office of the airport.

For further details about the lost item, you may contact them at +1 805-861-4803.

For more information, you may contact your respective airline for lost items inside the aircraft.

Airport Communication Center at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

There are no information desks inside the airport terminal, but you may directly approach any airport staff for assistance and queries.

Pet Relief at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

A well-maintained pet relief area is available outside the airport terminal. It is located at the North end of the site; when facing the terminal, it is on the right-hand side of the terminal.

There are several signs leading you to the area. Once you are there, you will find some waste bags for your pets.

Baggage Claim at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

The baggage claim area is located at the ground level of the airport terminal.

There are available baggage carts in the area for easy baggage transport.

Disabled Passengers at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is a handicap-friendly facility that accommodates passengers with special needs.

There are access ramps, elevators, and wheelchair assistance in the area.

Passengers may also contact their airline for wheelchair reservation and further assistance.