There are 3 ways to get from Hermosa Beach 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 / ...
5h 32m$53–91Drive 98.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hermosa Beach to Montecitocar 98.1 mi
1h 48m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Hermosa Ave & 10th St to Union Station Bay 2bus 438
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
6h 42m$19–29
Hermosa Beach to Montecito by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hermosa Beach to Montecito is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Hermosa Beach to Montecito is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Hermosa Beach to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Hermosa Ave & 10th St and arriving at East Valley & San Ysidro via Los Angeles Union Station, Cabrillo & Anacapa and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Hermosa Beach station to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Aviation / Century Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Hermosa Beach and Montecito is 137 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hermosa Beach to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Hermosa Beach to Montecito, including transfers.
Hermosa Beach to Montecito bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hermosa Ave & 10th St station.
Hermosa Beach to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Hermosa Beach to Montecito is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $29 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Hermosa Beach, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hermosa Ave & 10th St to East Valley & San Ysidro via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, and Transit Center in around 6h 42m.
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
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Hermosa Ave & 10th St to Union Station Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $2–4
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Booking & Getting There
Hermosa Beach to Montecito bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Union Station Bay 2.
Hermosa Beach to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hermosa Beach to Montecito is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Hermosa Beach to Montecito.
There are 326+ hotels available in Montecito.