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How to get fromOakland to Montecitoby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to Montecito by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 9m
    $138–259

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    10h 4m
    $52–86

  3. Drive 319.2 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Montecitocar car 319.2 mi
    5h 47m
    $59–85

  4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, line 14 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidrobus bus
    5h 51m
    $193–377

  5. Bus via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 54m
    $128–180

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, line 14 bus

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidrobus bus
    5h 17m
    $287–430

Oakland to Montecito by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 3m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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