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.