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Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District

39 bus routes in Santa Barbara. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on MTD in the CityTransit app.

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Routes
39
Stops
631
Modes
Bus

MTD at a glance

Serves
Santa Barbara, California
Modes
Bus
Service hours
7:00 AM to 9:11 PM
Wheelchair accessible stops
73%
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles
Schedule valid through
Nov 30, 2026
Data last updated
Oct 6, 2026
Official website
sbmtd.gov

Busiest MTD routes

  • 2 East Santa Barbara
  • 1 West Santa Barbara
  • 11 Ucsb
  • 28 Ucsb Shuttle
  • 6 Goleta

About MTD

Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District is a public transportation provider that serves the Santa Barbara area. Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District operates the following transit modes across the Santa Barbara area: Bus. In total, MTD operates 39 routes and serves 631 stops or stations in the Santa Barbara area. Line schedules (timetables, itineraries, service hours) and departure and arrival times are updated in the app in real time.

Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District routes

Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Bus · 39 routes

Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District: frequently asked questions

How many routes does Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District operate?

Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District operates 39 bus routes and serves 631 stops or stations in Santa Barbara.

What are the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District service hours?

Most Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District service runs from about 7:00 AM to 9:11 PM. Hours differ by route and day, so open a route in the app for exact times.

What are the busiest Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District routes?

By scheduled trips, the busiest Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District routes are 2 East Santa Barbara, 1 West Santa Barbara, 11 Ucsb, 28 Ucsb Shuttle, 6 Goleta.

Is Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District wheelchair accessible?

73% of Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District stops are marked wheelchair accessible in the agency's schedule data. Check the stop in the app before you travel.

How do I contact Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District?

Website: https://sbmtd.gov.

How do I see Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District schedules and next departures?

Download the free CityTransit app for iPhone or Android, choose Santa Barbara, then pick Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District to browse routes and timetables.

Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District service updates

Check the CityTransit app for Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District schedule changes, route changes, stop changes and other service updates.

Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District fares

Prices of different ticket types may change. Check the CityTransit app for fares on individual lines, and visit Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District's official site for ride fares and tickets.

Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District schedules

Looking for a specific Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District bus schedule? All Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District lines and schedules in Santa Barbara are in the CityTransit app, with step-by-step navigation.

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