Book a Private Vehicle for Your Santa Barbara Wine Tasting
With Our Wine Country Transportation, You Can…
Pricing & Logistics
| Passenger Count | Sunday-Friday | Saturdays & Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 6 Passengers | $130 per hour | $150 per hour |
| Up to 9 Passengers | $170 per hour | $190 per hour |
| Up to 14 Passengers | $200 per hour | $220 per hour |
| Up to 18 Passengers | $230 per hour | $250 per hour |
Our pricing covers all vehicle and driver costs, including gratuity for your Grapeline driver. Winery tasting fees and gratuity for winery staff are at your discretion and not included in the rate.
10+ Guests may be hosted on multiple vehicles at Grapeline’s discretion.
PICK-UP & DROP-OFF
- Available from Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley, as well as from the City of Santa Barbara and Goleta.
- For guests staying outside these areas, pickup can be
arranged as an added amenity to your tour day, with pricing available upon request.
DURATION
- 5 hours
- Additional hours are available upon request, so you can customize your timeline.
INCLUDED
- Pick up and drop off
- Private vehicle
- Professional driver who is knowledgeable about Santa Barbara wine country, and can share insights and winery recommendations
NOT INCLUDED
- Tasting and gratuities for the wine stewards/winery staff at each winery is not included and is at your discretion.
What to Expect
Already know where you want to taste? Grapeline’s Transportation Only service gives your group a private vehicle and professional driver-host for your self-planned Santa Barbara wine country day. You choose the wineries, make your tasting reservations, and set the route. Once your reservations are in place, simply share your schedule with Grapeline so we can coordinate your pickup details, schedule, and transportation between stops.
This option is ideal for guests who have favorite wineries in mind, already made reservations, or prefer to build their own tasting schedule through the Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Buellton, and nearby wine country towns. Service requires a 5-hour minimum and begins at your pickup location, with your driver-host helping the day run smoothly from the first stop to the final drop-off.
Depending on your group size and vehicle availability, you may travel in one of Grapeline’s custom touring vans with comfortable seating, privacy-tinted windows, and room to enjoy the ride, or in a luxury-class black SUV for smaller groups. You can also ask about available add-ons, including picnic lunches or cheese boards at select winery stops, to round out your day.
FAQs: Helpful Details
Depending on your group size, transportation may be provided in a luxury SUV or a mini-shuttle. Our SUVs are black Lincoln Navigators, while larger groups may travel in comfortable white shuttles designed for wine country transportation.
Yes. All vehicles used for Santa Barbara winery transportation are air-conditioned and designed for comfortable group travel. Windows are tinted to help keep the interior cool during warm Santa Barbara wine country days.
Absolutely. Guests are welcome to bring wine purchases with them during the day. Many groups collect bottles at each winery and keep them in the vehicle until the end of the service. Your driver-host can assist with loading purchases so they stay secure between stops.
Possibly. Santa Barbara winery transportation requires a 5-hour minimum, and additional time may be available for an extra fee depending on driver and vehicle availability. If you think your group may want extra time for lunch, additional tastings, or a longer stop, it’s best to request this ahead of time when booking.
Yes. With Transportation Only, guests are responsible for choosing wineries, booking tastings, and setting the day’s schedule. Grapeline provides the private vehicle and professional driver-host to move your group between the stops on your itinerary.
If you’d like help choosing wineries and arranging reservations, we recommend Transportation with Concierge Service. With that option, a Grapeline event specialist can help shape your itinerary, coordinate timing, and arrange tastings based on your group’s preferences and availability.
Pickup is available in Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley, as well as Santa Barbara and Goleta, depending on your transportation package. For Santa Ynez Valley pickups, service time begins at your local pickup location and ends at your local drop-off.
Pickups in Santa Barbara and Goleta include a 1-hour transfer charge to offset travel time. For guests staying outside the standard pickup areas, custom pickup may be available as an added amenity, with pricing available upon request.
Most groups visit around three wineries during a typical Santa Barbara wine country day, depending on tasting reservation times, travel distance, lunch plans, and the pace your group prefers. Because Transportation Only is self-planned, your group will choose the stops and timing.
Many winery tastings last around 60 to 90 minutes, though timing can vary by winery, group size, and tasting format. We recommend allowing enough time at each stop so the day feels comfortable and your group can stay on schedule.
Your driver-host may be familiar with the area and can offer general guidance when possible, but Transportation Only Service is designed for guests who have already planned their winery stops and reservations. For winery recommendations, itinerary planning, and tasting reservations, Transportation with Concierge Service is the better fit.
Group size depends on vehicle availability and the type of transportation needed. Grapeline may provide luxury-class black SUVs for smaller groups or custom touring vans for larger groups. Our team can recommend the right vehicle option based on your guest count and service details.
Small adjustments may be possible, but changes depend on timing, winery availability, reservation requirements, and the remaining service time. Your driver-host will do their best to help the day run smoothly, but same-day changes or additions may affect the schedule and may be billed to the primary account on file.
Have more questions? Visit our general FAQs page or contact us!
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Want Us to Handle All the Details?
Prefer a planned Santa Barbara wine country day? Grapeline can help with winery recommendations, tasting reservations, itinerary timing, and private transportation through the Santa Ynez Valley. Take a look at our Transportation with Concierge Service.
