There are 2 ways to get from Montecito to Pasadena by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Montecito to Pasadena is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Montecito to Pasadena is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct train from Montecito to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Montecito and Pasadena is 118 miles. The road distance is 95.3 miles.
The best way to get from Montecito to Pasadena without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Montecito to Pasadena, including transfers.
Montecito to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Montecito to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montecito to Pasadena is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Montecito to Pasadena.
There are 2193+ hotels available in Pasadena.
What companies run services between Montecito, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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