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

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There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Montecito by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeABQ - SBA
    8h 18m
    $97–555

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaratrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    21h 5m
    $123–253

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus StopbusFlixBus 2005
    22h 20m
    $101–273

  4. Drive 842.6 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Montecitocar842.6 mi
    14h 6m
    $154–223

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSAF - SBA
    9h 22m
    $153–489

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeABQ - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    9h 49m
    $292–690

Albuquerque to Montecito by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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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 2 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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