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

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Montecito by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
    8h 4m
    $82–425

  2. 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
    $113–342

  3. 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 Isla Vistabus bus FlixBus 2005
    22h 19m
    $110–282

  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 6m
    $128–581

  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 49m
    $442–690

  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 39m
    $159–710

  8. Fly to Santa Maria Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)plane plane ABQ - SMX
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    10h 50m
    $142–500

Albuquerque to Montecito by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration22h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Montecito via Los Angeles and Santa Barbara in around 21h 5m.

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