What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Montecito?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Montecito is to bus and line 14 bus which costs $8 - $10 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Montecito?

The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Montecito is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Maria and Montecito?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Santa Maria Transit Center and arriving at East Valley & San Ysidro via Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Maria and Montecito?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Maria station to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Santa Maria to Montecito?

The distance between Santa Maria and Montecito is 82 miles. The road distance is 68.4 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Maria to Montecito without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Montecito without a car is to bus and line 14 bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $8 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Montecito?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Santa Maria to Montecito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Montecito bus from?

Santa Maria to Montecito bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, depart from Santa Maria Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Santa Maria to Montecito train from?

Santa Maria to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Santa Maria to Montecito?

The best way to get from Santa Maria to Montecito is to bus and line 14 bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $8 - $10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Santa Maria to Montecito bus arrive?

Santa Maria to Montecito bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Chapala at Figueroa station.

Where does the Santa Maria to Montecito train arrive?

Santa Maria to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Santa Maria to Montecito?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to Montecito is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Santa Maria to Montecito.

Where can I stay near Montecito?

There are 318+ hotels available in Montecito.

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Maria to Montecito by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus, line 14 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus Midday
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidrobus 14
3h 10m
$8–10
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 36m
$51–91
Drive 68 mi
1. Drive from Santa Maria to Montecitocar 68 mi
1h 19m
$13–18

Santa Maria to Montecito by bus

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Distance: 82 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidro via Chapala at Figueroa and Transit Center in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 7m.

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