There are 3 ways to get from San Simeon to Montecito by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Morro Bay Parkbus 15S
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
6h 48m$58–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Morro Bay Parkbus 15S
- Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus
8h 20m$12–16Drive 134.1 mi
- Drive from San Simeon to Montecitocar 134.1 mi
2h 39m$25–36
San Simeon to Montecito by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Simeon to Montecito is to bus which costs $12 - $16 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from San Simeon to Montecito is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from San Simeon to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Hearst & San Simeon and arriving at East Valley & San Ysidro via Morro Bay Park, Government Center, Santa Maria Transit Center and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between San Simeon and Montecito is 166 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Simeon to Montecito without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 48m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from San Simeon to Montecito, including transfers.
San Simeon to Montecito bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Hearst & San Simeon station.
San Simeon to Montecito bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Morro Bay Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Simeon to Montecito is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from San Simeon to Montecito.
There are 274+ hotels available in Montecito.
What companies run services between San Simeon, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hearst & San Simeon to East Valley & San Ysidro via Morro Bay Park, Government Center, Santa Maria Transit Center, Chapala at Figueroa, and Transit Center in around 8h 20m.
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
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Morro Bay Park
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Morro Bay Park
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- cleanairexpress.com
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- https://cleanairexpress.com/
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