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Powered by Nike, engineered by Schwinn-in Santa Barbara the best transportation consists of two legs with an option of two wheels. But sometimes you'll need to rely on others for transportation-so here is a list of the basics

Airbus

SANTA BARBARA AIRBUS (the People Movers) offers safe and convenient transportation between Los Angeles International Airport and Santa Barbara. Airbus operates 14 bus trips daily with comfortable restroom equipped buses leaving Goleta starting at 4:00am until 7:00pm. Buses pick up at the Los Angeles Airport starting at 8:00am until 11:00pm every two and a half hours (8:00am, 10:30am etc.). A one way ticket prepaid 24 hours prior to travel is $38.00 ($42.00 non-prepaid fare). A round trip ticket prepaid 24 hours prior to travel is $72.00, ($80.00 non-prepaid fare). Multiple passenger (group) discounts are available and so are bulk buy ticket purchases. From LAX other convenient shuttle services are available to the Greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Please inquire @ 800 423 1816 or check the web site at www.sbairbus.com. Office hours 6:00am - 9:00pm 7 days a week. In addition, our Charter department offers attractive charter rates for organizations adventures, please inquire with our office.

Air Transportation

The Santa Barbara Airport is located northeast of UCSB and can be reached via Hwy 217 to Sandspit Road. There are 80 daily arrivals and departures aboard America West Express, American Eagle, United Express, Horizon Air, and Delta Connection. Non-stop destinations include Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City, San Jose and San Francisco international airports. In addition, there are more than 200 one-stop domestic and international connections. Contact a travel agent for current flight information or the Airport for general information at (805) 967-7111 (daytime) or view their website at www.flysba.com. Bus transportation (No.11) to and from campus is available. Buses depart from the Airline Terminal every 20 minutes during peak travel times.

Bicycle Repairs

The A.S. Bike Shop, located between the Old Gym pool and the Events Center, is a student-staffed, non-profit shop run by Associated Students. The experienced Bike Shop staff will repair your bicycle for a slight labor charge or you can do it yourself, using Bike Shop tools and expertise. The shop offers a complete line of quality parts at low prices. It also distributes information on local bike clubs and has a bulletin board to advertise bikes and parts for sale. The A.S. Bike Shop is open to the UCSB community and the general public for repairs and sales. Bring your UCSB ID card (student, staff, faculty, or alumni) to use the tool loan facilities. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Hours: Mon-Thurs, 10am-5pm and Fri, 10am-3pm; Trailer 324; 893-3610.

Buses

The Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) provides public transportation for the South Coast with direct service to UCSB, Ellwood Beach, Isla Vista, Goleta, Santa Barbara, Winchester Canyon and the Mesa. You can ride free by showing your current student ID card. Most buses run every half-hour; weekend schedules differ. Schedules are available in the UCen and at www.sbmtd.gov. For further information call 683-3702.

Greyhound Buses

The Greyhound depot is in Santa Barbara on the corner of Carrillo and Chapala Streets, next door to the local MTD Transit Center. Prices change seasonally. About 10 buses leave each day from the S.B. depot in either direction. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis (reservations are not accepted) so it is advised that you arrive 45-60 minutes early to ensure a seat; 965-7551.

Limousines

There are several limousine services in the area. Some specialize in long overnight trips, while others serve only the local area. Consult the yellow pages or online for information.

Ride Boards

Information about rides that are offered or needed, destinations, and contact persons can be found on ride boards located in some residence halls and the UCen A.S. offices.

Skateboards and Rollerblades

Many students choose skateboards and rollerblades as a means of transportation on campus. Skateboarders and rollerbladers must skate only on sidewalks, not on bike paths; yield to pedestrians; and yield to bicycles when crossing bike paths. Skateboards and rollerblades are allowed on campus only for transportation uses. No stunt skating, blading, or boarding is allowed.

Taxicabs

There are a few taxi companies in the Santa Barbara area. Check the yellow pages or online.

Trains

The Amtrak station is located at 209 State Street in downtown Santa Barbara and at the end of La Patera Lane in Goleta. Amtrak offers four trains daily from Santa Barbara and at the end of La Patera Lane in Goleta to Los Angeles, with connections to San Diego and to the east. Another train travels daily to Seattle and points between. Fares change depending on season and availability but there is usually a discount on round trip fares. Information is available at the depot every day 5:45am-5:45pm; or you can call for information and reservations; 1-800-USA-RAIL. Fare and schedule information can also be obtained at STA Travel in the UCen; 968-2407 or at www.amtrak.com.

Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)

Save money on your commute to UCSB! Commute to campus by bike, bus, train, carpool, or vanpool. TAP will provide "C" status graduate and "C" status undergraduate students living at least two miles from UCSB with six FREE days of parking per quarter as an incentive for doing their share to clear the air. "G" status graduate students as well as UCSB faculty, postdocs, and staff receive up to 57 hours of FREE parking per quarter when they join TAP, as an incentive for doing their share to clear the air. TAP is available to all students, staff, and faculty who qualify for and do not currently own a UCSB parking permit. (Carpools may share one parking permit.)

TAP can help you optimize your commute in other ways like:

• Free faculty/staff use of CarShare vehicles (two hours at a time)
• Free Santa Barbara County Bike Maps
• Bicycle locker rentals to keep your bicycle protected from theft and the elements
• Free showers for bicycle commuters
• Free Bus Schedules
• Free student bus rides on any MTD bus with current UCSB student identification card
• Free faculty and staff bus rides to UCSB worksite with TAP Passport
• Free carpool match lists for those interested in forming or expanding a carpool, please visit our website at: www.carpoolworld.com/ucsb.html
• Half-priced carpool parking permits for faculty/staff carpools
• Vanpools serving Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Buellton, Carpinteria, Ventura, and Camarillo. Call (805) 893-2917 for information on becoming a vanpool rider subscriber (TAP also sells standby rider vanpool vouchers for $3, each direction)
• Long distance commuter bus information on the Coastal Express Buses (from Ventura and Carpinteria), and the Clean Air Express buses from Santa Maria.
• Free information on the MTD Valley Express bus serving UCSB from Solvang and Buellton
• FREE information on AMTRAK commuter train to the Goleta depot from the north and south
• FREE shuttle to Goleta Amtrak Depot (please call 450-4993 to schedule a ride)
• FREE emergency Ride Home Program strives to get TAP members home in case of a personal emergency or unscheduled UCSB supervisor-approved overtime

To learn more, please visit our website at http://tap.tps.ucsb.edu or call (805) 893-2917 for a FREE commuter consultation on your money saving options. Transportation Alternatives Programs are subject to change. Please refer to the TAP website for updated information or visit the TAP office nestled in Parking Services, Building 388.

Travel Service

STA Travel, a full-service agency on campus assists students, faculty and staff, and is also open to the public. As a member of a consortium of campus agencies across the country, they provide many excellent discounts and specials not available elsewhere. Air travel, tours, cruises, Eurail, and more can be arranged for individuals and groups to anywhere in the world. Open all year, Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm; UCen 2211; (805) 968-5151.