There are 6 ways to get from Montecito to Flagstaff by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Flagstaff
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SBA - FLG
7h 19m$68–301Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
14h 31m$175–403Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
18h 21m$94–153Drive 521 mi
- Drive from Montecito to Flagstaffcar 521 mi
9h 20m$96–138Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SBA - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
7h 21m$336–558Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Flagstaff
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane BUR - FLG
8h 22m$113–399
Montecito to Flagstaff by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montecito to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Montecito to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $65 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Montecito to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from East Valley & San Ysidro and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Transit Center, Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Montecito to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Flagstaff via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
The distance between Montecito and Flagstaff is 490 miles. The road distance is 524.1 miles.
The best way to get from Montecito to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 14h 31m and costs $170 - $410.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Montecito to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Montecito to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Montecito to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Montecito to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $65 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $410 and takes 14h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 18h 21m.
What companies run services between Montecito, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Flagstaff (FLG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Montecito to Flagstaff via Santa Barbara and Los Angeles in around 14h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Flagstaff via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Flagstaff via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Flagstaff via Las Vegas, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Montecito to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Montecito to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montecito to Flagstaff is 524 miles. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Montecito to Flagstaff.
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