There are 2 ways to get from Huntington Beach to Montecito by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Huntington Beach to Montecito is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Huntington Beach to Montecito is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Huntington Beach to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Huntington Beach and Montecito is 157 miles. The road distance is 126.2 miles.
The best way to get from Huntington Beach to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Huntington Beach to Montecito, including transfers.
Huntington Beach to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Huntington Beach to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Huntington Beach to Montecito is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Huntington Beach to Montecito.
There are 323+ hotels available in Montecito.
What companies run services between Huntington Beach, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 3h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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