There are 4 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Montecito by plane, bus, train (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, line 14 bus
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidrobus
3h 39m$81–221Drive 212.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Montecitocar 212.1 mi
3h 45m$39–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 16m$92–179Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Montecito212.1 mi
3h 45m
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Montecito is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Montecito is to fly and line 14 bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $80 - $230.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Montecito. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Montecito is 209 miles. The road distance is 213.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Montecito, including transfers.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) to Montecito is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Montecito.
There are 316+ hotels available in Montecito.
What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Montecito, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 805-963-3366
- Website
- Santa Barbara MTD
Bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Santa Barbara MTD
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Montecito
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Montecito. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.