SANTA BARBARA – Santa Barbara MTD makes service changes to local bus service every year in mid-August. This year’s service changes will go into effect at the beginning of the day on Monday, August 14, 2023. Other changes will phase in as K-12, SBCC, and UCSB fall classes begin.
Starting Monday, August 14, 2023:
- Route and schedule changes on Lines 23 (El Encanto Heights) & 25 (Ellwood/Winchester Canyon)–now they’ll connect at the end of the line so one route becomes the other. This will provide riders a one-seat ride through Western Goleta, no matter the direction.
- Minor schedule changes on Lines 6 (Goleta), 11 (UCSB), and 20 (Carpinteria)
Starting Monday, August 21, 2023:
- Schedule changes for booster services to Junior Highs and High Schools (detailed schedules here.)
Starting Monday, August 28, 2023:
- New peak hour weekday service (Line 19x) serving Carpinteria, Santa Barbara’s Eastside, and SBCC
Starting Monday, September 25, 2023:
- Increased weekday service on Line 28 (UCSB Shuttle)–now with 18 minute headways for most of the day
These schedule changes are in response to community needs, increased demand for bus service, and to improve on-time performance.
The new schedule guide reflecting these changes is available online here. The printed version of the schedule guide is also available at the Transit Center and onboard buses.
Customer Service Representatives are available for assistance at (805) 963-3366.