There are 2 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Montecito by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Montecito is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Montecito is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo to Montecito. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Montecito is 124 miles. The road distance is 96.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from San Luis Obispo to Montecito, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
San Luis Obispo to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Montecito is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Montecito.
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What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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