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

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There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Montecito by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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 53m
    $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 12m
    $307–645

  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 Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    23h 59m
    $137–257

  4. Drive 848.4 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Montecitocar car 848.4 mi
    13h 55m
    $155–224

  5. 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 38m
    $372–790

Albuquerque to Montecito by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration23h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 772.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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 12m.

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