Los Angeles & Orange County
LAX to Santa Barbara Car Service
Artisan Limo's LAX to Santa Barbara car service drives you from the LAX terminal curb to Santa Barbara, Montecito or Goleta in a private sedan, SUV or Sprinter van with a professional chauffeur. No shuttle schedule, no stops for other passengers and no luggage limit beyond your vehicle's space. We track your flight, and you see the complete price before you book. Book online or call (888) 850-0420.
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Curbside pickup at LAX · About 100 miles door to door · Flight tracking · Price shown before you book
- LAX to Santa Barbara
- Priced for the full distance to your address. You see your complete price before you book.LAX to Santa Barbara rates
- About 100 miles
- About 100 miles to central Santa Barbara by Google Maps, mostly on US-101 North.The route at a glance
- Curbside pickup at LAX
- According to LAX, car services pick up at the outermost curb on the arrivals level outside baggage claim.How your LAX pickup works
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LAX to Santa Barbara rates
Santa Barbara is a long-distance ride, so it's priced for the full distance to your address. Enter your trip in the booking form to see your complete price before you book. Sedans seat 2 passengers with 3 bags; SUVs seat 6 passengers with 6 bags.
| Vehicle | Starting from |
|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | $135 |
| Executive SUV — Suburban | $155 |
| Luxury SUV — Escalade | $185 |
| Luxury Sedan — S-Class/7 Series | $235 |
Optional meet-and-greet: $25 for eligible airport arrivals.
- Starting fares are the minimum for each vehicle class, not a fixed airport or destination fare. Your complete price depends on the exact addresses, time and options, and you see it before you book. Required trip costs are included. Gratuity is optional.
- Your Santa Barbara price will be higher than these minimum starting fares because of the distance.
Sprinters for groups are priced by written quote.
Route
The route at a glance
Distance from Google Maps. Your chauffeur picks the best route for the traffic at the time.
| Detail | LAX to Santa Barbara |
|---|---|
| Driving distance | About 100 miles (LAX to central Santa Barbara) |
| Main route | US-101 North through Thousand Oaks and Ventura |
| Drive time | Depends on traffic and time of day |
| LAX pickup | Outermost curb, arrivals level, outside baggage claim |
Compare options
Car service, shuttle, train or flight?
Shuttle fare and luggage rule from the operator's published LAX schedule, checked October 6, 2026.
| Option | How it works | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan car service | Private car from the LAX curb to your door | Leaves when you land, no stops for others, your price shown before you book |
| Scheduled airport shuttle | Shared bus at set times, with stops in Camarillo, Oxnard and Carpinteria | From $60 per person one way prepaid, plus a $5 fuel surcharge; 1 checked bag per passenger |
| Train | Get to Union Station first, then the train up the coast | Transfers with luggage, then a ride from the Santa Barbara station |
| Connecting flight | Fly LAX to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) | Another check-in, then a ride from SBA |
| Uber or Lyft | Pick up at the LAX-it lot | Prices change with demand |
LAX pickup
How your LAX pickup works
More on LAX pickups: LAX car service.
Add your flight number
We track your flight in real time, so your pickup follows your actual landing.
Collect your bags
Domestic arrivals in a sedan or SUV include 60 minutes of waiting and international arrivals 90 minutes, counted from wheels-down. For Sprinters, vans and coaches, waiting is set in the written quote.
Meet your chauffeur at the curb
According to LAX, car services pick up at the outermost curb on the arrivals level outside baggage claim. With the $25 meet-and-greet, your chauffeur waits inside the terminal.
Ride up the coast
Want a planned stop on the way? Add it when you book so it's part of your price.
Santa Barbara area
Where we drive in the Santa Barbara area
Downtown Santa Barbara and the waterfront
State Street, the Funk Zone and beachfront hotels.
Montecito
Resorts, private homes and Coast Village Road.
Goleta and UC Santa Barbara
Campus visits, move-in days and graduations.
Carpinteria and Summerland
Beach towns on the way.
Santa Ynez Valley
Wine country, ranches and Solvang, further inland.
Weddings and events
Guests between hotels and venues by Sprinter or coach, by written quote.
Return to LAX
Santa Barbara to LAX
For your flight out, enter your Santa Barbara address and flight time. Leave extra time for the long drive and for traffic as you get closer to Los Angeles. Your chauffeur waits 15 minutes at your door on a point-to-point booking and drops you at your airline's departure level.
Long distance
Other long-distance rides
We also drive to Palm Springs, San Diego and other cities across Southern California. See long distance car service Los Angeles.
Vehicles
Choose your vehicle
Sprinters, Mini Coaches and Motorcoaches are priced by written quote for your date and group.
Child seats are available in SUVs only, up to 2 per vehicle. Request them in advance with each child's age, weight and height. Child seats are subject to availability.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Bags | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | Up to 2 passengers | Up to 3 bags | Solo travelers and couples |
| Luxury Sedan (S-Class / 7 Series) | Up to 2 passengers | Up to 3 bags | Executives and VIP guests |
| Executive SUV (Suburban) | Up to 6 passengers | Up to 6 bags | Families, child seats, extra luggage |
| Luxury SUV (Escalade) | Up to 6 passengers | Up to 6 bags | Small groups traveling in style |
| Jet Sprinter | About 8–10 passengers | 4–6 bags | Executive groups and VIP guests |
| Executive Sprinter | About 13 passengers | By layout | Teams and airport groups |
| Limo Sprinter | About 8–17 passengers | 4–6 bags | Nights out, weddings and celebrations |
| Mini Coach | Up to 24 passengers | By coach | Events and guest groups |
| Motorcoach | Up to 56 passengers | By coach | Large events and conferences |
How to book
Book in three steps
Booking for someone else? Choose "Booking for someone else" and enter the passenger's name and phone number. The passenger doesn't get an automatic message. Confirmations go to you, and the concierge uses the passenger's details to coordinate the pickup.
Enter your trip
Pickup, destination, date, time, passengers and bags. For airports, add the flight number.
Review your price
Choose a vehicle, see the complete trip price and send your request. Your card is saved, not charged. Sprinters and coaches get a written quote.
Ride
Artisan confirms your ride and charges the price you accepted. Your chauffeur meets you at the address, or at the airport on your actual arrival time.
Book
Book your LAX to Santa Barbara car service
Enter your flight and Santa Barbara address in the booking form to see your price, or call the concierge at (888) 850-0420.
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Before you book
LAX to Santa Barbara car service FAQ
For your exact route, vehicle and timing, review the trip details and terms before submitting.
Speak with the conciergeHow much is a car service from LAX to Santa Barbara?
The price depends on your exact address, vehicle and time. Enter your trip in the booking form and you see the complete price before you book. Artisan's starting fares begin at $135 for an Executive Sedan, and a Santa Barbara ride costs more because of the distance.
How far is Santa Barbara from LAX?
About 100 miles to central Santa Barbara by Google Maps, mostly on US-101 North. Drive time depends on traffic.
What is the best way to get from LAX to Santa Barbara?
For door-to-door travel with luggage, a private car is the simplest: curbside pickup, no schedule and no stops for others. If you're traveling alone with one bag and don't mind a set schedule, the scheduled shuttle costs less.
Is there a shuttle from LAX to Santa Barbara?
Yes. A scheduled shared shuttle runs between LAX and Santa Barbara several times a day, from $60 per person one way prepaid plus a $5 fuel surcharge, with one checked bag per passenger.
How much does an Uber cost from LAX to Santa Barbara?
It changes with demand, and standard Uber rides pick up at the LAX-it lot. Rideshare prices change with demand. With Artisan you see the full price before you book and a professional chauffeur drives.
Do you drive from Santa Barbara to LAX?
Yes. Enter your Santa Barbara pickup address and flight time in the booking form.
Can I cancel my ride?
Standard confirmed transfers get a full refund when you cancel at least 48 hours before pickup. Inside 48 hours, any refund is at Artisan's discretion. Group programs use 7 days.
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