There are 7 ways to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara by plane, train, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
6h 8m$314–747Drive 229.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbaracar 229.2 mi
4h 18m$42–61Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
7h 31m$239–505Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
6h 27m$134–234Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 43m$85–127Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane MRY - BUR
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain
5h 41m$499–831Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Monterey-MRY to Santa Barbara229.2 mi
4h 18m
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport and arriving at Santa Barbara via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Monterey Airport (MRY) and Santa Barbara is 387 miles. The road distance is 230.6 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Monterey Airport (MRY), USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Monterey-MRY to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Monterey Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara.
There are 247+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Monterey Airport (MRY) and Santa Barbara. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.