There are 3 ways to get from Pacific Palisades to Montecito by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Pacific Palisades to Montecito by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Pacific Palisades to Montecito is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Palisades to Montecito is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Palisades to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Sunset / Via De La Paz and arriving at East Valley & San Ysidro via Los Angeles UCLA, UCSB North Hall Inbound and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Pacific Palisades station to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Pacific Palisades and Montecito is 132 miles. The road distance is 79.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Palisades to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Pacific Palisades to Montecito, including transfers.
Pacific Palisades to Montecito bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Los Angeles UCLA station.
Pacific Palisades to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Pacific Palisades to Montecito is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Pacific Palisades, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Isla Vista twice a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
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More Questions & Answers
Pacific Palisades to Montecito bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Isla Vista station.
Pacific Palisades to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Palisades to Montecito is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Pacific Palisades to Montecito.
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