There are 2 ways to get from Pasadena to Montecito by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Montecito is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Montecito is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct train from Pasadena station to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Memorial Park Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Pasadena and Montecito is 118 miles. The road distance is 95.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Pasadena to Montecito, including transfers.
Pasadena to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Pasadena to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Montecito is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Pasadena to Montecito.
There are 325+ hotels available in Montecito.
What companies run services between Pasadena, 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.
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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