What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Montecito?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Montecito is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to Montecito?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Montecito is to BART and fly and line 14 bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $45 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Montecito?

No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Montecito. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at East Valley & San Ysidro via UCSB North Hall Inbound and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Montecito?

The distance between Berkeley and Montecito is 372 miles. The road distance is 326.1 miles.

How do I travel from Berkeley to Montecito without a car?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Montecito without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs $75 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to Montecito?

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Berkeley to Montecito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Montecito bus from?

Berkeley to Montecito bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Train or bus from Berkeley to Montecito?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Montecito is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Berkeley to Montecito bus arrive?

Berkeley to Montecito bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Montecito?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Montecito is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Berkeley to Montecito.

Where can I stay near Montecito?

There are 306+ hotels available in Montecito.

Berkeley to Montecito - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, BART, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Berkeley to Montecito by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Santa BarbaraCoast Starlight
9h 39m
$79–120
Bus via West Oakland (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Isla VistaFlixBus 2005
10h 44m
$39–102
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 9m
Drive 324.2 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Montecito324.2 mi
5h 54m
$60–86
BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airport
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
5h 55m
$48–267
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, line 14 bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Coliseum
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
3. Take the bus from Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidro
5h 31m
$46–281

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

34Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 369.4 mi
Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 9h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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