There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands Beach by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CAbus
- Take the taxi from Ventura, CA to Channel Islands Beachtaxi
44 min$94–121Drive 47.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands Beachcar 47.5 mi
53 min$9–13Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Channel Islands Beach47.5 mi
53 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands Beachtaxi 47.5 mi
53 min$190–230Bus, line 21 bus
- Take the bus from SB Airport SB to Pacific View Mallbus 87X / ...
- Take the bus from VTC at Pacific View Mall to Channel Islands & Pattersonbus 21
2h 4m$23–29
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands Beach is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands Beach is to bus and taxi which takes 44 min and costs $90 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands Beach. However, there are services departing from SB Airport SB and arriving at Channel Islands & Patterson via VTC at Pacific View Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Channel Islands Beach is 48 miles. The road distance is 47.7 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands Beach without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 44 min and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 44 min to get from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands Beach, including transfers.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands Beach bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from SB Airport SB station.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands Beach bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at Pacific View Mall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands Beach is 48 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) to Channel Islands Beach.
There are 155+ hotels available in Channel Islands Beach.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), USA and Channel Islands Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from SB Airport SB to Channel Islands Beach via VTC at Pacific View Mall and Channel Islands & Patterson in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $60–70
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $50–60
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from SB Airport SB to Pacific View Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
- Phone
- +1 805-487-4222
- Website
- GoldCoast Transit
Bus from VTC at Pacific View Mall to Channel Islands & Patterson
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- GoldCoast Transit
- Schedules at
- GoldCoast Transit Routes and Schedules
- Youth 0-18, seniors 75+
- $0
- Seniors 65-74
- $1
- Adults 19 - 64
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Barbara-SBA to Channel Islands Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $40–230
AD Taxi
- Phone
- +1 805-604-9074
- Website
- facebook.com
Oxnard Taxi
- Phone
- +1-805-663-9310
- Website
- oxnard-taxi.business.site
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Beachside Taxi
- Phone
- +1-805-450-2727
- Website
- beachsidetaxisb.com
Lucky Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-968-5020
- Website
- luckycab.com
Santa Barbara Checker Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 855-469-8686
- Website
- facebook.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and Channel Islands Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


