What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Montecito?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Montecito is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Montecito?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Montecito is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica Pier and Montecito?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica Pier to Montecito. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at East Valley & San Ysidro via Los Angeles Union Station, Cabrillo & Anacapa and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica Pier and Montecito?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica Pier station to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Santa Monica Pier to Montecito?

The distance between Santa Monica Pier and Montecito is 126 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica Pier to Montecito?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Santa Monica Pier to Montecito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Montecito bus from?

Santa Monica Pier to Montecito bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Montecito train from?

Santa Monica Pier to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica Pier to Montecito?

The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Montecito is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 33 bus and bus, which costs $17 - $27 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Montecito bus arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to Montecito bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Patsaouras Transit Plaza station.

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Montecito train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Monica Pier to Montecito?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica Pier to Montecito is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Santa Monica Pier to Montecito.

Where can I stay near Montecito?

There are 326+ hotels available in Montecito.

Santa Monica Pier to Montecito - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 33 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Montecito by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 51m
$50–89
Drive 80.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Montecitocar 80.5 mi
1h 40m
$15–22
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
7h 8m
$18–27
Line 761 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761 / ...
2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
7h 31m
$23–55

Santa Monica Pier to Montecito by bus and foot

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Distance: 125.3 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to East Valley & San Ysidro via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, and Transit Center in around 7h 8m.

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