Travel Info & Discounts

The following information is available for EMC attendees and exhibitors, and includes travel options with discount codes, parking permit information, and getting around while attending EMC 2005.

Santa Barbara is served by Amtrak Train Service. The Amtrak terminal is located in downtown Santa Barbara and in Goleta. From the terminal, you may reach campus or the hotel by SuperRide Shuttle or taxi. UCSB campus shuttle cannot provide transportation from the train station for on-campus housing.

UCSB is a walking campus and parking is limited. Parking permits are required and parking assignments may not necessarily be close to assigned residence halls or session locations.

On-campus residents receive a complimentary permit at check-in for the duration of their stay. Off-campus residents are encouraged to purchase permits in advance on the registration form:
EMC Only Parking Permit ........... $28
DRC/EMC Parking Permit ........... $37

All attendees must have a 60 minute temporary parking permit for check in and registration. Parking citations are issued for cars incorrectly parked or lacking permits. Additional parking details will be included when registration and housing confirmations are sent.

Hertz is the official car rental company of the 47th Annual EMC Conference. Advance reservations may be made by booking online at www.hertz.com or calling the Hertz reservations line at (800) 654-2240 in the U.S. or (800) 263-0600 in Canada. International customers should contact the nearest Hertz reservation center. Advance reservations are recommended. Travelers must identify themselves as attendees of EMC and reference CV#02QJ0013 in order to receive the special rates. Rates are available from Hertz locations in Southern California. Terms and Conditions:

• Unlimited mileage allowance on rates
• One-way service fee applies when cars are not returned to renting location.
• Additional daily charges for optional coverage (Loss Damage Waiver, Personal Accident Insurance, Personal Effect Protection, refueling and state tax) are not included in the above rates.
• Drivers must meet standard Hertz age, driver, and credit requirements.
• Hertz is a frequent flyer partner with US Airways, Delta, Northwest, United, and American Airlines. Frequent flyer information may be requested at time of car booking.
• Weekly rentals are from five to seven days. Weekend rentals have a minimum two-day keep, and Thursday pick-up requires a minimum three-day keep.

US Airways is the official carrier of the 47th Annual EMC conference, and is pleased to offer the various discount options for attendees:

• For travel into Santa Barbara, California, attendees receive a 5% discount off First Class and any published US Airways round trip fare booked in F, C, D, A, Y, B, M or U class of service.
• A 10% discount on unrestricted “Y” or B8US/B4AUS fares applies with seven-day advance reservations and ticketing required.
• Plan ahead and receive an additional 5% discount by ticketing 60 days or more prior to departure.

These discounts are valid provided all rules and restrictions are met and are applicable for travel from all points on US Airways’ route system. The above discounts are not combinable with other discounts or promotions and are valid three days before and after the meeting dates. Additional restrictions may apply on international travel. US Airways also offers zone fairs for attendees who are unable to meet the restrictions of the discounts listed above. Certain restrictions, including advance purchase requirements, may apply.

These special rates are applicable for travel from the continental United States. To obtain these discounts, travelers or their professional travel consultants must call US Airways’ Group and Meeting Reservation Offi ce toll-free at (877) 874-7687; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m, Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time. REFER TO GOLD FILE NO. 57153207

Most people traveling by air land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which is about two hours from Santa Barbara. From LAX, you may fly to Santa Barbara, take the Santa Barbara Airbus, or rent a car and drive to Santa Barbara.

A free UCSB shuttle bus is available for attendees with on-campus housing for transportation from the airport to campus residence halls. To arrange for pick-up, upon landing, attendees must call the telephone number assigned in their confirmation e-mail. Following the conference, the UCSB shuttle bus transports on-campus participants to the airport.

Those staying in local hotels are responsible for their own transportation; check the hotel descriptions to determine which hotels provide this service. Alternatives are SuperRide Airport Shuttle, reserve in advance at (805) 683-9636, Yellow Cab at (805) 965-5111, and Orange Cab at (805) 964-2800.

Santa Barbara Airbus provides several daily bus trips from LAX to Santa Barbara. Within U.S./Canada, phone (800) 423-1618; outside U.S./Canada, (805) 964-7759; or fax (805) 683-0307. For those residing on campus, the Goleta drop-off site must be used. The UCSB shuttle bus transports from Goleta to campus. Attendees must call the number assigned in the confirmation e-mail to secure the shuttle bus. Following the conference, the shuttle bus returns on-campus participants to the Goleta airbus drop-off site. Those staying in hotels are responsible for their transportation from the airbus drop-off site.