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Private transportation to Downtown Santa Barbara, the waterfront, Montecito, and nearby properties.
LAX ↔ Santa Barbara
LAX to Santa Barbara or Santa Barbara to LAX — private SUV from $580.
Book a direct private full-size SUV between LAX and Santa Barbara for up to 6 passengers, with LAX fees included and the fare shown before payment.
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S580$695 fixed fare
Suburban / Denali$580 fixed fare
Escalade$675 fixed fare
Typical drive1.8–3 hours
Coastal long-distance ride
Direct LAX service without a vehicle change.
The fixed fare covers the approved direct route and expected empty return for approximately 100–108 road miles.
Travelers comparing LAX to Santa Barbara transportation costs can review the $580 Suburban or GMC Denali fare, $675 Escalade fare, and $695 S580 fare before booking.
Vehicle fares
Mercedes-Benz S580Up to 3 passengers$695
Suburban / GMC DenaliUp to 6 passengers$580
Cadillac EscaladeUp to 6 passengers$675
Direct one-way fare with LAX fees and curbside pickup included. Additional stops, waiting, and route changes are recalculated.
Santa Barbara travel
Long-distance comfort
Choose the vehicle around passenger count, standard bags, and preferred cabin space.
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LAX to Santa Barbara FAQ
Plan the long-distance transfer.
How much is the route?
Published one-way fares start at $580 for a Suburban or GMC Denali, with premium vehicle options shown before checkout.
Are airport fees included?
Applicable LAX fees and standard curbside pickup are included in the direct-route fare.
Can I book the return?
Yes. Reserve Santa Barbara to LAX using the return-direction button and review the same route details before payment.
Review private LAX airport pickup details, compare long-distance service to Palm Springs or San Diego, and browse all LAX fixed routes.
Plan your arrival
Santa Barbara: name the waterfront or resort property
For a stay in Downtown Santa Barbara, on the waterfront or at a Montecito property, enter the actual lodging address so the fare and destination can be verified. Include a resort's guest-entrance instructions when they differ from the postal address.
If you want a stop between LAX and the accommodation, list it in the itinerary before checkout. For the airport return, keep hotel checkout, requested pickup and flight departure as separate times when planning the longer journey.
Related trip options: LAX to Thousand Oaks · LAX to Westlake Village.
Reserve LAX to Santa Barbara.
Review the fixed long-distance fare online.