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How to get fromMontecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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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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  1. Line 14 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from East Valley & San Ysidro to Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    3h 50m
    $362–504
  2. Drive 92.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car car 92.8 mi
    1h 39m
    $17–25
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    3h 58m
    $57–106
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    5h 21m
    $72–89
  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Montecito to Los Angeles-LAXrideshare rideshare 92.8 mi
    1h 39m

Montecito to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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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.

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