SBCC Rides MTD

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SBCC-SERVING ROUTES MAPS & SCHEDULES

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

LINE 4 – MESA/SBCC

Transit Center • Carrillo • Cliff Drive • Santa Barbara City College

Line 4 Map
Line 4 Schedule Guide pages

LINE 5 – MESA/LA CUMBRE

Transit Center • Santa Barbara City College • Hidden Valley • La Cumbre

Line 5 Map
Line 5 Schedule Guide pages

LINE 15X – SBCC/UCSB EXPRESS

UCSB • Isla Vista • Camino Real Marketplace • SBCC

Line 15x Map
Line 15x Schedule Guide pages

LINE 17 – LOWER WEST/SBCC

Transit Center • San Pascual • Santa Barbara City College

Line 17 Map
Line 17 Schedule Guide pages

BUS SCHEDULE GUIDES

August 2024 Schedule Guide effective as of August 19, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

SBCC students ride all MTD buses for free by tapping their valid student ID on the farebox. SBCC staff & faculty ride free by showing their employee ID.

To see the dates for the most recent school year, click this link.

All MTD routes run on different schedules during the holidays. Download the latest Schedule Guide or pick one up on one of our buses or the Transit Center to see a holiday service schedule. Lines 15x & 19x have different schedules than the rest of MTD’s routes during holidays and when SBCC is out. To see the service schedule for these routes click the link or see pg.118 of the Schedule Guide.

Yes, Simply secure your bike to the rack at the front of the bus! Racks are available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information about taking your bike on the bus or what to do if you forget your bike on the rack, click the link.

To see a full list of MTD’s safety rules, click the link.

Items of value (cell phones, wallets, etc.) that are turned in to Lost and Found at MTD will be forwarded to the Santa Barbara Police Department. Clothing and other items are held at MTD for 4 days, after which they will be donated to charity. Perishable or offensive items are not held.

To see a breakdown of MTD’s fares and passes click the link.

You can use MTD’s Trip Planner or the Public Transit tab (the little bus icon) on Google Maps.

  • GOOGLE MAPS
    • Real-time bus route info is available on the Transit tab.
  • TEXT
    • Text SBMTD and your bus stop number to 41411 to get a text with info on the next buses coming to that stop.
  • ON THE WEB
    • Visit sbmtd.gov and click the BusTracker button to view real-time bus info

Service animals are always welcome on all MTD transit services, as required by law.  All service animals must be under the control of their owner and either sit on the floor out of the aisle or be held on the passenger’s lap.  Small pets are allowed on MTD transit services in approved carriers only.

For questions and trip planning advice you can call an MTD Customer Service Representative at the Transit Center at 805.963.3366. They are available:

6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Weekdays
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays

The Transit Center is located at:

1020 Chapala Street
Santa Barbara CA 93101

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