There are 4 ways to get from Albuquerque to Montecito by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane ABQ - SBA
7h 58m$82–425Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
21h 12m$345–669Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
23h 35m$143–262Drive 842.6 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Montecitocar 842.6 mi
14h 11m$154–223
Albuquerque to Montecito by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Montecito is to bus which costs $140 - $270 and takes 23h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Montecito is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $80 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at East Valley & San Ysidro via Los Angeles Union Station, Cabrillo & Anacapa and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 12m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Montecito is 777 miles. The road distance is 847.5 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 21h 12m and costs $340 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Albuquerque to Montecito, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Montecito bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Montecito is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $80 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 21h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 23h 35m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Albuquerque to Montecito bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Montecito is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 4:58 PM in Albuquerque and 3:58 PM in Montecito.
Albuquerque to Montecito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Montecito is 848 miles. It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive from Albuquerque to Montecito.
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