There are 5 ways to get from Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Line 14 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from East Valley & San Ysidro to Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
3h 50m$362–504Drive 92.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 92.8 mi
1h 39m$17–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
3h 58m$57–106Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
5h 21m$72–89Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Montecito to Los Angeles-LAX92.8 mi
1h 39m
Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from East Valley & San Ysidro and arriving at Los Angeles Airport, CA via Transit Center and Santa Barbara Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Montecito and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 104 miles. The road distance is 93.4 miles.
The best way to get from Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.
Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.
Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $90 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Montecito, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
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
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 805-963-3366
- Website
- Santa Barbara MTD
Bus from East Valley & San Ysidro to Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Santa Barbara MTD
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Montecito to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
There are 2288+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Montecito and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






