University of California, Santa Barbara

Office of International Students & Scholars - Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7150 Telephone (805) 893-2929 Fax (805) 893-7132


Arrival at UCSB S. A.


How to Reach UCSB: The most convenient way to travel to Santa Barbara is to fly; some airlines offer connecting flights to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as well as other cities in the U.S. The public bus and train connections from LAX to Santa Barbara are not convenient. However, the Santa Barbara Airbus will take you from any terminal at LAX to Goleta for $40.00. The Airbus runs from 7:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. RESERVATIONS can be made AFTER your arrival by calling their toll free number: 1-800-423-1618 between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Local bus and taxi service will bring you from the Santa Barbara Airport and Airbus Depot to the University campus. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 12:00 noon and 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

Temporary Accommodations: Scholars who need temporary accommodation might consider the following motels that are fairly close or accessible to the campus.

Pacifica Suites
Hampton Inn
5490 Hollister Avenue Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: (805) 683-6722
5665 Hollister Avenue Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: (805) 681-9800
Super 8 Motel
Motel 6
6021 Hollister Avenue Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: (805) 967-5591
5897 Calle Real Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: (805) 964-3596
Best Western South Coast Inn
Holiday Inn
5620 Calle Real Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: (805) 967-3200
5650 Calle Real Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: (805) 964-6241
Ramada Limited
Extended Stay America
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Phone: (805) 964-3511
4870 Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Phone: (805) 692-1882