There are 3 ways to get from Beverly Hills to Montecito by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 38m$80–119Drive 86.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Beverly Hills to Montecitocar 86.6 mi
1h 33m$16–23Line 720 bus, bus, line 14 bus
- Take the bus from Wilshire / Peck to Wilshire / Alvaradobus 20 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidrobus 14
6h 27m$20–30
Beverly Hills to Montecito by bus, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beverly Hills to Montecito is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Beverly Hills to Montecito is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Beverly Hills to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Wilshire / Peck and arriving at East Valley & San Ysidro via Los Angeles Union Station, Cabrillo & Anacapa and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Beverly Hills station to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Wilshire / Western Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Beverly Hills and Montecito is 119 miles. The road distance is 87.1 miles.
The best way to get from Beverly Hills to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Beverly Hills to Montecito, including transfers.
Beverly Hills to Montecito bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Wilshire / Peck station.
Beverly Hills to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Beverly Hills to Montecito is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 720 bus and bus and line 14 bus, which costs $19 - $30 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Beverly Hills, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilshire / Peck to East Valley & San Ysidro via Wilshire / Alvarado, Westlake / MacArthur Park Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, and Transit Center in around 6h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Wilshire / Peck to Wilshire / Alvarado
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 805-963-3366
- Website
- Santa Barbara MTD
Bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Santa Barbara MTD
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Booking & Getting There
Beverly Hills to Montecito bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Wilshire / Alvarado station.
Beverly Hills to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beverly Hills to Montecito is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Beverly Hills to Montecito.
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