Connect to Amtrak with First Mile/Last Mile

WHAT IS FIRST MILE/LAST MILE?

With Amtrak’s expanded commuter service starting on May 4, 2026, MTD is offering coordinated shuttle routes that meet arriving trains and provide convenient service to key locations in Goleta and Santa Barbara. You can also ride free on connecting MTD buses with your valid train ticket or pass.

A photo of a First Mile Last Mile shuttle waiting for the Pacific Surfliner at the Amtrak station
A photo of the Goleta Amtrak Station sign.
A photo of the Pacific Surfliner gliding along the tracks on the Central Coast. Credit: amtrak.com
A photo of the Santa Barbara Amtrak station on a sunny day. Credit: amtrak.com

AMTRAK-SERVING SHUTTLE – ROUTES MAPS & SCHEDULES

To download maps and schedules for individual Amtrak serving shuttle routes use the buttons under each line listed below.

Route icon for Line 90 in Amtrak Blue

LINE 90 – WEST GOLETA AMTRAK SHUTTLE

Tech Park at Hollister • Hollister Village • Camino Real Marketplace • Goleta Amtrak Station

West Goleta – AM Route

Map of Line 90 West Goleta Amtrak Shuttle AM route. Starts at Goleta Amtrak Station. Stops include Hollister at Cremona, Hollister at Coromar, Camino Real Marketplace and Hollister Village (Hollister at Village Way), and Tech Park at Hollister (Hollister at Palo Alto). Estimated arrival at final stop is 8:30 a.m.
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West Goleta – PM Route

Map of Line 90 West Goleta Amtrak Shuttle PM route. Departs Tech Park at Hollister (Hollister at Palo Alto) at 3:58 p.m., with additional stops at Camino Real Marketplace (Hollister at Village Way), Hollister at Coromar, and Hollister at Los Carneros at 4:11 p.m. Arrives at Goleta Amtrak Station at approximately 4:15 p.m.
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Route icon for Line 91 in Amtrak Blue

LINE 91 – EAST GOLETA/UCSB AMTRAK SHUTTLE

Goleta Amtrak Station • Old Town Goleta • UCSB North Hall • UCSB Elings Hall

East Goleta/UCSB – AM Route

Map of Line 91 East Goleta/UCSB Amtrak Shuttle AM route. Starts at Goleta Amtrak Station. Stops include Hollister at Pine and Hollister at Kellogg, then continues through UCSB with stops at UCSB Elings Hall and ends at UCSB North Hall. Estimated arrival is 8:30 a.m.
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East Goleta/UCSB – PM Route

Map of Line 91 East Goleta/UCSB Amtrak Shuttle PM route. Departs UCSB North Hall at 3:50 p.m., with a stop at Hollister at Nectarine at 4:03 p.m. Route continues past UCSB Elings Hall and Hollister at Kellogg and Pine, arriving at Goleta Amtrak Station at approximately 4:15 p.m.
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Route icon for Line 92 in Amtrak Blue

LINE 92 – SANTA BARBARA AMTRAK SHUTTLE

Santa Barbara Amtrak Station • Downtown Santa Barbara • Cottage Hospital

Santa Barbara – AM Route

Map of Line 92 Santa Barbara Amtrak Shuttle AM route. Starts at SB Amtrak Station (State at Yanonali). Stops include Santa Barbara at Haley, SB Unified School District (Santa Barbara at De La Guerra), County Courthouse (Figueroa at Santa Barbara), and Chapala at Figueroa. Route ends at SB Cottage Hospital (Pueblo at Castillo) with estimated arrival around 8:17 a.m.
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Santa Barbara – PM Route

Map of Line 92 Santa Barbara Amtrak Shuttle PM route. Departs Sansum Clinic (Pueblo at Castillo) at 4:05 p.m. Stops include SB Public Library (Anacapa at Anapamu), Santa Barbara City Hall (Anacapa at De La Guerra), and Anacapa at Ortega. Arrives at SB Amtrak Station (State at Yanonali) at approximately 4:30 p.m.
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A photo of an MTD shuttle on the streets of Santa Barbara
A photo of the Pacific Surfliner riding the rails over a bridge next to the beach in Goleta. Credit: pacificsurfliner.com
A photo of a First Mile Last Mile shuttle waiting for the Pacific Surfliner at the Amtrak station with a Bus Operator inside the shuttle and an Operations Supervisor standing outside the driver's side.
A photo of the Pacific Surfliner traveling through the middle of Santa Barbara in a wide drone shot of the city and the beach. Credit: pacificsurfliner.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the First Mile/Last Mile shuttles free?

Yes, if you have a valid train ticket or pass for that day, you can show it and ride any MTD bus for free that same day, including these shuttles.

Click here to download the Schedule Guide with all MTD’s fixed route maps and schedules, or visit sbmtd.gov/mapsandschedules.

Which Amtrak stations do the shuttles serve?

The shuttles serve the Santa Barbara & Goleta Amtrak stations.

Which Amtrak trains do the shuttles serve?

The shuttles serve the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner’s new peak-hour commuter train. See the table below for departure times from each station.

Where can I find more information about taking my bike on the train, parking, train pass costs, and more?

You can find all this information at sbcag.org/train.

BUS SCHEDULE GUIDES

To see additional MTD route maps & schedules for Santa Barbara County, download the Schedule Guide below.

August 2025 Schedule Guide effective as of August 18, 2025.

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