Transportation
Getting Around Santa Barbara
SBCC Commute is a campus-wide program to encourage students, staff, and faculty to reduce the use of single-occupancy vehicles. Students who follow #sbcccommute on Instagram and post pictures are entered into a monthly raffle for $100!
SmartRide
Find a ride
SmartRide is a free carpool matching and alternative transportation system, which calculates the time, cost, and energy used in your commute as you plan your trips around Santa Barbara and California. The website advises users about bus schedules, carpool options, bike paths, and more!
Santa Barbara MTD
Ride the Bus
Santa Barbara MTD is our local public bus service. All SBCC students pay a transportation fee with tuition which provides a bus pass that is valid for travel throughout the school terms. If you live near UCSB, you can commute quickly to SBCC using Line 15x - the SBCC/UCSB Express!
Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Get a CA Driver's License
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issues driver's licenses and identification cards in the state of California. If you plan to drive while you are studying in the United States you must obtain a California Driver’s License. Find out how to get your license on the DMV website.
No car? No problem!
SB Car Free is a local organization that provides information about alternate modes of transportation - biking, walking, taking the bus and more! The website also gives access to discounts and important tips for making your way around Santa Barbara.
Bici Centro is a local volunteer-run, do-it-yourself bicycle fix-it shop in Santa Barbara. If you're on campus, stop by the Bike Shop on East Campus next to the bridge.