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

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, line 14 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SMF - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidrobus bus
    5h 14m
    $154–557

  2. Drive 377.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Montecitocar car 377.9 mi
    6h 53m
    $69–100

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 30m
    $168–317

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h
    $146–241

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    7h 49m
    $219–430

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    7h 9m
    $315–488

Sacramento to Montecito by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $140–300 and the journey takes 11h 24m.

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