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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Montecitoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to Montecito by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ABQ - SBA
    7h 54m
    $72–395

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    20h 16m
    $185–330

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    21h 5m
    $310–648

  4. Drive 842.6 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Montecitocar car 842.6 mi
    14h 10m
    $154–223

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train
    8h
    $129–539

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    9h 43m
    $482–1,390

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain train
    10h 33m
    $179–725

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Montecito via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 20h 16m.

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