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How to get fromLa Palma to Montecitoby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Palma to Montecito by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    5h 41m
    $58–106

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Camarillotrain train VC Line
    2. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Figueroa at Chapalabus bus 80 / ...
    8h 47m
    $17–26

  3. Line 123 bus, train, bus, line 14 bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley View-La Palma to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 1bus bus 123
    2. Take the train from Buena Park to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidrobus bus 14
    7h 46m
    $26–41

  4. Drive 111.7 mi

    1. Drive from La Palma to Montecitocar car 111.7 mi
    2h 1m
    $21–30

La Palma to Montecito by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Palma to Montecito.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between La Palma, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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